prop

Meanings

• Noun

  A short lever used to support or hold something in place, especially at a construction site.

  - "The prop held the heavy stone in place while the workers chiseled away."
  - "During the construction of the building, the architect used several props to keep the walls from collapsing."

• Noun

  A proposal or suggestion.

  - "The team presented a prop for a new marketing campaign."
  - "The CEO asked for a prop before making a decision."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with prop
hop , prop , mop , drop , top

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Homonyms

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1. pro (English) : For or on behalf of
   

2. prop (English) : A short lever used to support or hold something in place
   

3. pop (English) : To make a sudden loud sound
   

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Homophones

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

1. pro
   

2. prop
   

3. pop
   

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Variants

List of all variants of prop that leads to same result
prop , props , propped , propping , prop- , prop root , prop roots , prop forward , prop up , propped up , propping up , props up

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Forms

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props, prop's

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Etymology

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The Old English word 'prop' means 'support' or 'stay'. In the context of a proposal or suggestion, it comes from the Latin word 'proponere', which means 'put before' or 'offer'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'prop' comes from the Old English word 'propan', which means 'to drive forward'.

2. In the Harry Potter series, 'prop' is the name of a magical ingredient used to make magical objects appear real.

3. The term 'prop' is also used in the context of theater to refer to objects used to represent real-world items on stage.

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Related Concepts

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1. support: The act of keeping something in place or holding it up.

2. proposal: A suggestion or plan presented for consideration or acceptance.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'prop' is often used metaphorically to refer to a proposal or suggestion. In art, props are used to enhance the setting or scene of a painting or photograph. In music, the term 'prop' can refer to a propeller on a boat or a propellant in a rocket.

How to Memorize "prop"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a construction site with workers using props to hold up heavy stones.
   - Visualize a team meeting where someone presents a prop for a new project.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'prop' with the idea of support or holding something up.
   - Connect the word 'prop' with the idea of a proposal or suggestion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Puts Props in Place' to remember the first definition of 'prop'.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Proposals Presented Often' to remember the second definition of 'prop'.

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