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- [pit-ee]
- /ˈpɪt i/
- /ˈpɪt.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pit-ee]
- /ˈpɪt i/
Definitions of pities word
- noun plural pities sympathetic or kindly sorrow evoked by the suffering, distress, or misfortune of another, often leading one to give relief or aid or to show mercy: to feel pity for astarving child. 1
- noun plural pities a cause or reason for pity, sorrow, or regret: What a pity you could not go! 1
- adjective pities Informal. motivated by a sense of pity or sympathy for others or for oneself: to have pity sex with a virgin; to go on a pity date with a loser. 1
- verb with object pities to feel pity or compassion for; be sorry for; commiserate with. 1
- verb without object pities to have compassion; feel pity. 1
- idioms pities have / take pity, to show mercy or compassion. 1
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Origin of pities
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English pite < Old French pite, earlier pitet < Latin pietāt- (stem of pietās) piety
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Parts of speech for Pities
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pities popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% 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.
pities usage trend in Literature
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