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- US Pronunciation
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- [vahy]
- /vaɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [vahy]
- /vaɪ/
Definitions of viers word
- verb without object viers to strive in competition or rivalry with another; contend for superiority: Swimmers from many nations were vying for the title. 1
- verb with object viers Archaic. to put forward in competition or rivalry. 1
- verb with object viers Obsolete. to stake in card playing. 1
- noun viers plural of vier. 0
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Origin of viers
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; by aphesis < Middle French envier to raise the stake (at cards), Old French: to challenge, provoke < Latin invītāre to entertain, invite
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Parts of speech for Viers
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
viers popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% 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.