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pop·u·lar

popular

 
 
pronunciation:
pap y lr
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: liked or enjoyed by many people.
She is popular at school.That is a popular book.
synonyms:
hot
antonyms:
unpopular
similar words:
acclaimed, big, familiar, famous, favorite, renowned, well-known
definition 2: having to do with or coming from the common people.
U.S. senators are elected by popular vote.
synonyms:
mass
antonyms:
individual
similar words:
civic, civil, public, social, vulgar
derivation: popularly (adv.)
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