clout

Meanings

• Noun

  Influence, power, or authority

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Pronunciation

1. /klaʊt/
   
   
   
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2. /klaʊt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with clout
shout , about , out , stout

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Clout (Irish) : a blow
   

2. Clout (Scottish) : a thick piece of wood
   

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Variants

List of all variants of clout that leads to same result
clout , clouts , clouted , clouting

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Forms

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clouts, clouted, clouting, cloutedly

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originated from Old English 'clout' meaning 'a piece of cloth'. Later came to mean 'influence' or 'power'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'clout' has been used in various industries to refer to different things, such as a thick layer of insulation in the construction industry and a heavy metal weight used in fishing.

2. In the world of fashion, 'clout' refers to having a high level of popularity and influence within a particular fashion community.

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Related Concepts

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1. Power: Clout is closely related to power, as it represents the ability to influence or control situations and people.

2. Influence: Clout is also related to influence, as it refers to the ability to have an effect on others or on situations.

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Culture

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Clout has been used extensively in literature and art to represent power and influence. For instance, in Shakespeare's Macbeth, Lady Macbeth speaks of her husband's 'mighty clout' and his ability to 'make us but instruments to act, Our horrible desires.' In modern times, the term 'clout' has been used in popular culture to refer to having influence or power in a particular social circle or community.

How to Memorize "clout"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a lot of power or influence, such as a business tycoon or a political leader.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'clout' with the idea of having power or influence.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Clout is power' to remember the meaning of the word.

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