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Meaning of word vernacular from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

vernacular noun

Meaning : A characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves).

Example : They don't speak our lingo.

Synonyms : argot, cant, jargon, lingo, patois, slang

Meaning : The everyday speech of the people (as distinguished from literary language).

vernacular adjective

Meaning : Being or characteristic of or appropriate to everyday language.

Example : Common parlance.
A vernacular term.
Vernacular speakers.
The vulgar tongue of the masses.
The technical and vulgar names for an animal species.

Synonyms : common, vulgar

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In a productive way.

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Give, sell, or transfer to another.

wear away (verb)
Cut away in small pieces.

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cut short (verb)
Interrupt before its natural or planned end.

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changeover (noun)
An event that results in a transformation.

demolish (verb)
Destroy completely.