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De for Dummies

noun

pronunciation: dɛ

What does De really mean?

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Hey there! So, "de" is a little word that's used to show where something or someone is from, like their origin or place of birth. It's like a little link between the thing or person and the place it comes from. For example, if I say "I am from the city of Paris," the word "de" is used to show that connection, like "I am [from] Paris." It's kind of like a little bridge that connects the person or thing to its origin.

But "de" can also be used to show possession or belonging, like when I say "The book [of] the teacher." Here, the word "de" is used to show that the book belongs to the teacher. It's like saying the book "belongs to" the teacher. So, in a way, "de" is like a little marker that helps us understand where something or someone comes from, or who they belong to. It's like a little GPS that helps us navigate the origins and ownership of things.

I hope that makes sense! Let me know if you have any other questions.

Revised and Fact checked by Robert Williams on 2023-11-15 05:54:09

De In a sentece

Learn how to use De inside a sentece

  • Please write your name, address, and phone number de application form.
  • I will be at the store around de 3 o'clock.
  • You can reach me de phone or email.
  • He walked de river to get to the other side.
  • She will arrive de train tomorrow morning.

De Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.

del. del. delaware delaware diamond state diamond state first state first state

De Holonyms

The larger whole to which this word belongs.

america america mid-atlantic states mid-atlantic states the states the states u.s. u.s. u.s.a. u.s.a. united states united states united states of america united states of america us us usa usa

De Meronyms

Words that are part of the original word.

capital of delaware capital of delaware delaware delaware delaware bay delaware bay delaware river delaware river dover dover wilmington wilmington

De Instances

Words that the original word is an example of.

american state american state