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fond

/fɑnd/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.89 in modern English

Syllables
fond
IPA
/fɑnd/
8
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Having a liking or affection (for).

adj

Affectionate.

adj

Indulgent, doting.

adj

Outlandish; foolish; silly.

adj

Foolish; simple; weak.

Obsolete

adj

Doted on; regarded with affection.

Obsolete

verb

To have a foolish affection for, to be fond of.

Obsolete

verb

To caress; to fondle.

Obsolete

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Middle English fond, fonned, past participle of fonnen (“to be foolish, be simple, dote”), equivalent to fon + -ed. More at fon.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /fɑnd/
  • British English: /fɒnd/

Usage

Inflected Forms

fonder (comparative) fondest (superlative) fonds (present, singular) fonding (participle, present) fonded (participle, past) fonded (past) fonds (plural)

Derived Forms

fondish fondling fondly fondness fondsome overfond unfond fondle

Synonyms

mad grope pet touch up partial adoring doting affectionate lovesome tender

Homonyms

fawned (cot–caught merger)

Rhymes With

beyond bond respond blonde pond blond correspond wand monde conned durand donned

Questions

How do you pronounce fond?
The recorded pronunciation is /fɑnd/.
What does fond mean?
Having a liking or affection (for).
Where does fond come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce fond

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