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De

Verb / di: / / deɪ / / dʌ / Another word for de — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

De is not a commonly used word in the English language, but it can be used as a prefix meaning 'from' or 'down'.

Synonyms & similar words

de firststate diamondstate delaware down from off away out apart aside below beneath under downward descending lower atop onto over past through across beyond

Common collocations

  • de facto
  • de jure
  • de novo
  • de rigueur
  • de trop
  • de luxe
  • de haut en bas

Usage note

The word 'de' is a French preposition and is most commonly encountered in English in specific Latin or French phrases, often indicating origin, possession, or a specific status. It is not typically used as a standalone English word.

Example sentences

  1. I need to de-clutter my room.
  2. The bird flew down from the tree.
  3. She took the painting off the wall.
  4. He walked away from the argument.
  5. The cat jumped out of the window.

Quotes

  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. - Steve Jobs
  • Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions. - Dalai Lama
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

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