Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [grahynd]
- /graɪnd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [grahynd]
- /graɪnd/
Definitions of reground word
- verb with object reground to wear, smooth, or sharpen by abrasion or friction; whet: to grind a lens. 1
- verb with object reground to reduce to fine particles, as by pounding or crushing; bray, triturate, or pulverize. 1
- verb with object reground to oppress, torment, or crush: to grind the poor. 1
- verb with object reground to rub harshly or gratingly; grate together; grit: to grind one's teeth. 1
- verb with object reground to operate by turning a crank: to grind a hand organ. 1
- verb with object reground to produce by crushing or abrasion: to grind flour. 1
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Origin of reground
First appearance:
before 950 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 950; Middle English grinden, Old English grindan; akin to Gothic grinda-, Latin frendere
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Parts of speech for Reground
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
reground popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% 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.
reground usage trend in Literature
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