Word bank

Improve your reading skills, Memorize words and practice vocabulary

Memorized by 0+ users

ransom

/ˈɹænsəm/
Meanings
  • noun

    The payment of a specified amount of money or other valuable thing for the release of a captive or the satisfaction of a claim.

    - "The kidnappers demanded a ransom for the safe return of the abducted child."
    - "The insurance company refused to pay the ransom for the stolen jewels."
  • verb transitive

    To set free or recover (someone) in exchange for a payment.

    - "The family was relieved when they received a call that their son had been ransomed."
    - "The hostages were ransomed after the terrorists received their demand."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈɹænsəm/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88677035"
Rhymes
Words rhyming with ransom
charm , alarm , calm , psalm
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Ransom (en) : A place where people or animals go to buy food or other supplies; a market.

  2. Ransom (en) : To sell or exchange something for money or other valuable consideration.

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

  1. Ransom (en) : A place where people or animals go to buy food or other supplies; a market.

  2. Ransom (en) : To sell or exchange something for money or other valuable consideration.

Variants
List of all variants of ransom that leads to same result
ransom , ransoms , ransomed , ransomer , ransomers , ransoming , John Crowe Ransom , Ransom , king's ransom , king's ransoms
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

ransoms, ransoming, ransoms'd

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

From Old North French ransoun, raansoun, ransun, from the Latin word ransomnare, meaning 'to redeem'.

Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

  1. The largest recorded ransom was paid in 1602 for the release of the future King Christian IV of Denmark and Norway, who was held captive by his uncle.

  2. The term 'ransom note' is often used to refer to a note left by kidnappers demanding a ransom.

  3. The word 'ransomware' is a type of malware that encrypts a victim's files and demands a ransom to be paid in order to decrypt them.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. Kidnapping: The act of taking and carrying away someone by force or deception to a secret place, usually with the intention of holding them captive and demanding a ransom.

  2. Extortion: The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Ransom has been a significant issue throughout history, from ancient times to the present day. Ransoms have been paid for the release of prisoners, hostages, and even entire cities. Ransom plays a prominent role in literature, with many stories featuring kidnappings and ransoms. One famous example is the novel 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' by Harriet Beecher Stowe, which depicts the kidnapping of Uncle Tom and the ransom paid for his release.

How to Memorize "ransom"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a kidnapper demanding a ransom in exchange for a captive. Visualize the exchange of money for the release of the person.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'ransom' with the release of captives or the payment of a large sum of money.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Ransom Rabbit': 'R' for release, 'A' for abduction, 'N' for negotiate, 'S' for sum, 'O' for obtain, 'M' for money.

Memorize "ransom" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize ransom is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

  1. Highlighting:

    Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.

  2. Periodic Reminders:

    Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.

Install Now