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asses

/ˈæsɪz/
Meanings
  • noun

    A large, sturdy donkey.

    - "The farmer had a large herd of asses."
    - "Asses were used for transportation in ancient times."
  • verb

    To examine or evaluate carefully.

    - "The committee will assess the proposals next week."
    - "The teacher assessed the students' progress throughout the semester."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈæsɪz/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=95752003"
Synonyms

donkey , fool , idiot , poon , poontang , punani , pussy , tail , tang
Rhymes
Words rhyming with asses
asses , paces , graces , places
Homophones
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  1. asses (en) : large donkey

  2. asses (en) : to examine or evaluate carefully

Variants
List of all variants of asses that leads to same result
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Forms
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asses, ass, asses' plural form

Etymology
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The word 'asses' comes from the Old French word 'asse', meaning 'saddle' or 'seat'. Donkeys were often used as beasts of burden and were therefore referred to as 'asses'.

Trivia
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  1. Asses are the only animal mentioned in all seven books of the Old Testament.

  2. Asses were used as a symbol of foolishness in ancient Greece.

  3. Asses can live up to 45 years in the wild and up to 50 years in captivity.

Related Concepts
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  1. donkey: Asses are a type of donkey.

  2. beasts of burden: Asses were historically used as beasts of burden due to their strength and endurance.

Culture
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Asses have been used in various forms of literature, art, and music. In literature, they have been used as symbols of strength and stubbornness. In art, they have been depicted in various forms, including statues and paintings. In music, they have been referenced in songs and compositions.

How to Memorize "asses"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large, sturdy donkey.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'asses' with the image of a donkey.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Donkeys Are Strong Animals Carrying Everything' to remember the definition of 'asses' as a large donkey.

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