ripost

ri·poste

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ri-pohst]
- /rɪˈpoʊst/
- /rɪpˈɒst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-pohst]
- /rɪˈpoʊst/

Definitions of ripost word

noun ripost a quick, sharp return in speech or action; counterstroke: a brilliant riposte to an insult. 1
noun ripost Fencing. a quick thrust given after parrying a lunge. 1
verb without object ripost to make a riposte. 1
verb without object ripost to reply or retaliate. 1

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Origin of ripost

First appearance:

before 1700

One of the 50% oldest English words

1700-10; < French, variant of risposte prompt answer < Italian risposta, noun use of feminine past participle of rispondere to answer < Vulgar Latin *respondere for Latin respondēre; see respond

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Parts of speech for Ripost

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Ripost

ripost popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% 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.

ripost usage trend in Literature

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