Cradle: meaning, definitions and examples
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cradle
[ หkreษชdษl ]
for babies
A small bed for a baby, especially one that moves gently from side to side.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The baby fell asleep in the cradle.
- She gently rocked the cradle to help the baby sleep.
of civilization
The place or period in which something began.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Ancient Greece is considered the cradle of Western civilization.
- The Indus Valley is known as the cradle of the earliest known civilization.
Translations
Translations of the word "cradle" in other languages:
๐ต๐น berรงo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคพเคฒเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Wiege
๐ฎ๐ฉ buaian
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพะปะธัะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ koลyska
๐ฏ๐ต ๆบใใใ
๐ซ๐ท berceau
๐ช๐ธ cuna
๐น๐ท beลik
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ kolรฉbka
๐ธ๐ฐ kolรญska
๐จ๐ณ ๆ็ฏฎ
๐ธ๐ฎ zibelka
๐ฎ๐ธ vagga
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะตััะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแจแแ แกแแฌแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ beลik
๐ฒ๐ฝ cuna
Etymology
The word 'cradle' originated from the Old English word 'cradol' which meant 'little bed or cot'. The concept of a cradle has been around for centuries, providing a safe and soothing place for babies to sleep. In a broader context, 'cradle' is also used metaphorically to refer to the place or period in which something began, such as the cradle of civilization. The word has evolved over time to encompass both physical and symbolic meanings, reflecting the importance of nurturing and beginnings in human culture.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #10,700, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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