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- [prom-uh-nuh nt]
- /ˈprɒm ə nənt/
- /ˈprɒm.ɪ.nənt/
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- [prom-uh-nuh nt]
- /ˈprɒm ə nənt/
Definitions of prominently word
- adjective prominently standing out so as to be seen easily; conspicuous; particularly noticeable: Her eyes are her most prominent feature. 1
- adjective prominently standing out beyond the adjacent surface or line; projecting. 1
- adjective prominently leading, important, or well-known: a prominent citizen. 1
- adverb prominently in a noticeable way 1
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Origin of prominently
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; < Latin prōminent- (stem of prōminēns), present participle of prominēre to project, stand out, equivalent to pro- pro-1 + -minēre; see imminent
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Parts of speech for Prominently
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prominently popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for prominently
adv prominently
- audibly — capable of being heard; loud enough to be heard; actually heard.
- clearly — in a clear, distinct, or obvious manner
- conspicuously — easily seen or noticed; readily visible or observable: a conspicuous error.
- discernibly — capable of being discerned; distinguishable.
- hugely — extraordinarily large in bulk, quantity, or extent: a huge ship; a huge portion of ice cream.
adverb prominently
- eminently — To a notable degree ; very.
- famously — having a widespread reputation, usually of a favorable nature; renowned; celebrated: a famous writer. Synonyms: famed, notable, illustrious. Antonyms: unknown, obscure.
- greatly — in or to a great degree; much: greatly improved in health.
- markedly — strikingly noticeable; conspicuous: with marked success.
- notably — worthy of note or notice; noteworthy: a notable success; a notable theory.
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