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- [sur-beys]
- /ˈsɜrˌbeɪs/
- /sˈɜːbeɪs/
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- [sur-beys]
- /ˈsɜrˌbeɪs/
Definitions of surbase word
- noun surbase a molding above a base, as that immediately above a baseboard, the crowning molding of a pedestal, etc. 1
- noun surbase the uppermost part, such as a moulding, of a pedestal, base, or skirting 0
- noun surbase a molding along the top of a base, as of a pedestal, baseboard, etc. 0
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Origin of surbase
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1670-80; sur-1 + base1
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Parts of speech for Surbase
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
surbase popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
surbase usage trend in Literature
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