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card

/kaːd/
Meanings
  • noun

    A playing card used in various games.

    - "He drew a card from the deck."
    - "They played cards all night long."
Pronunciation
  1. /kaːd/



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  2. /kɑɹd/



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  3. /kaːd/



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  4. /kɑɹd/



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  5. /kaːd/



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  6. /kɑɹd/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with card
dard , yard , ard
Variants
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card , cards , in the cards , on the cards , carded , carding , carder , carders , card-carrying , card catalog , card catalogs , card shark , card sharks , cardshark , cardsharks , card sharp , card sharps , cardsharp , cardsharper , cardsharpers , cardsharps , card table , card tables
Etymology
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The origin of the word 'card' is believed to come from the Middle English word 'karde' meaning 'sheet of paper, parchment, or tablet'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'card' is derived from the Old French word 'carta', which means 'paper'.

  2. The Joker card was first introduced in the United States in the late 1800s.

  3. The Ace of Spades is often called the 'Beater' or 'Bessemer' card because it was used to shuffle the deck.

Related Concepts
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  1. Deck: A collection of cards used in a game.

  2. Suit: A category of cards in a deck, such as hearts, diamonds, clubs, or spades.

  3. Rank: The position or value of a card in a deck, such as Ace, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten, Jack, Queen, or King.

Culture
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Cards have been used for various games and activities for centuries. They have been used for gambling, playing card games, and even for divination. In literature, cards have appeared in many works, including Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Tarot readings.

How to Memorize "card"

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    - Visualize the shape and design of a card, such as its corners, edges, and color.
    - Imagine the suit and rank of the card.

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  3. mnemonics

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    - Create a story or a sentence that includes the card and its suit or rank.

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