proems

pro·em

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proh-em]
- /ˈproʊ ɛm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proh-em]
- /ˈproʊ ɛm/

Definition of proems word

noun proems an introductory discourse; introduction; preface; preamble. 1

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Origin of proems

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; < Latin prooemium < Greek prooímion prelude (pro- pro-2 + oím(ē) song + -ion diminutive suffix); replacing Middle English proheme < Middle French < Latin, as above

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Parts of speech for Proems

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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proems popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for proems

noun proems

commencements — Plural form of commencement.
forewords — Plural form of foreword.
hornbooks — Plural form of hornbook.
introductions — Plural form of introduction.
intros — Plural form of intro.

All 6 Synonyms of proems