Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [need-fahyuh r]
- /ˈnidˌfaɪər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [need-fahyuh r]
- /ˈnidˌfaɪər/
Definitions of needfire word
- noun needfire spontaneous combustion. 1
- noun needfire luminescence, as of rotted or decayed wood. 1
- noun needfire a beacon or ritual fire, esp one intended to ward off disease in livestock 0
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Origin of needfire
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1525-35; need + fire
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Parts of speech for Needfire
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
needfire popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
needfire usage trend in Literature
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