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- [veks]
- /vɛks/
- /veks/
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- [veks]
- /vɛks/
Definitions of vexes word
- verb with object vexes to irritate; annoy; provoke: His noisy neighbors often vexed him. 1
- verb with object vexes to torment; trouble; distress; plague; worry: Lack of money vexes many. 1
- verb with object vexes to discuss or debate (a subject, question, etc.) with vigor or at great length: to vex a question endlessly without agreeing. 1
- verb with object vexes to disturb by motion; stir up; toss about. 1
- verb with object vexes to afflict with physical pain. 1
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Origin of vexes
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English vexen < Old French vexer < Latin vexāre to shake, jolt, harass, annoy, frequentative of vehere to carry, convey
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Parts of speech for Vexes
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
vexes popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% 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.