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- [prop]
- /prɒp/
- /prɒp/
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- [prop]
- /prɒp/
Definitions of propped word
- verb with object propped to support, or prevent from falling, with or as if with a prop (often followed by up): to prop an old fence; to prop up an unpopular government. 1
- verb with object propped to rest (a thing) against a support: He propped his cane against the wall. 1
- verb with object propped to support or sustain (often followed by up). 1
- noun propped a stick, rod, pole, beam, or other rigid support. 1
- noun propped a person or thing serving as a support or stay: His father is his financial prop. 1
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Origin of propped
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English proppe (noun); cognate with Middle Dutch proppe bottle stopper
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Parts of speech for Propped
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
propped popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% 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.
propped usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for propped
adj propped
- backed — having a back or backing
verb propped
noun propped
- cantilevered — A cantilevered structure is constructed using cantilevers.
- crutched — Simple past tense and past participle of crutch.
- lathed — a thin, narrow strip of wood, used with other strips to form latticework, a backing for plaster or stucco, a support for slates and other roofing materials, etc.
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