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- pronunciation:
- pap
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- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
When something is popular, many people like it or use it. If a person is popular, they have a lot of friends or people who like them.
Pizza is one of America's most popular foods.This kind of toothpaste is a popular brand.Jordan is the most popular kid in the class. I think everybody likes him.- synonyms:
- hot
- similar words:
- big, familiar, famous, favorite, well-known
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| definition 2: |
A popular thing has to do with the ordinary people of a country and not just a small group of individuals who have special power.
The new leader of government was chosen by popular vote.- synonyms:
- mass
- antonyms:
- individual
- similar words:
- civil, public, social
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| definition 3: |
Something that is designed for or enjoyed by most people in a society is called "popular." You don't have to have any special knowledge or background to enjoy it.
This radio station plays only popular music.Juggling has always been a popular form of entertainment.- synonyms:
- mass
- similar words:
- commercial, pop, public, square
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| related words: |
common, fashionable, general |
| derivation: |
popularly (adv.) |
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