Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [nem-uh-sis]
- /ˈnɛm ə sɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [nem-uh-sis]
- /ˈnɛm ə sɪs/
Definitions of nemeses word
- noun plural nemeses something that a person cannot conquer, achieve, etc.: The performance test proved to be my nemesis. 1
- noun plural nemeses an opponent or rival whom a person cannot best or overcome. 1
- noun plural nemeses (initial capital letter) Classical Mythology. the goddess of divine retribution. 1
- noun plural nemeses an agent or act of retribution or punishment. 1
- noun nemeses Plural form of nemesis. 1
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Parts of speech for Nemeses
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nemeses popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% 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.
nemeses usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nemeses
noun nemeses
- archenemies — Plural form of archenemy.
- archrivals — Plural form of archrival.
- adversaries — a person, group, or force that opposes or attacks; opponent; enemy; foe.
- competitors — a person, team, company, etc., that competes; rival.
- rivals — a comedy of manners (1775) by Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
Antonyms for nemeses
noun nemeses
- advantages — A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position.
- associates — Plural form of associate.
See also
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