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Why not upset the apple cart? If you don't, the apples will rot anyway.
Frank A. Clark

Meaning of "apple" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD APPLE

Old English æppel; related to Old Saxon appel, Old Norse apall, Old High German apful.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF APPLE

apple  [ˈæpəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF APPLE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Apple is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES APPLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

apple

Apple

The apple is the pomaceous fruit of the apple tree, Malus domestica of the rose family. It is one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits, and the most widely known of the many members of genus Malus that are used by humans. Apples grow on deciduous trees which are large if grown from seed, but small if grafted onto roots. The tree originated in Central Asia, where its wild ancestor, Malus sieversii, is still found today. Apples have been grown for thousands of years in Asia and Europe, and were brought to North America by European colonists. Apples have been present in the mythology and religions of many cultures, including Norse, Greek and Christian traditions. In 2010, the fruit's genome was decoded as part of research on disease control and selective breeding in apple production. There are more than 7,500 known cultivars of apples, resulting in a range of desired characteristics. Different cultivars are bred for various tastes and uses, including cooking, fresh eating and cider production. Domestic apples are generally propagated by grafting, although wild apples grow readily from seed.

Definition of apple in the English dictionary

The definition of apple in the dictionary is the fruit of this tree, having red, yellow, or green skin and crisp whitish flesh. Other definition of apple is the wood of this tree.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH APPLE


antechapel
ˈæntɪˌtʃæpəl
bakeapple
ˈbeɪkˌæpəl
chapel
ˈtʃæpəl
Chappell
ˈtʃæpəl
dapple
ˈdæpəl
gall-apple
ˈɡɔːlˌæpəl
grapple
ˈɡræpəl
pineapple
ˈpaɪnˌæpəl
sapple
ˈsæpəl
scapple
ˈskæpəl
scrapple
ˈskræpəl
thrapple
ˈθræpəl
Whitechapel
ˈwaɪtˌtʃæpəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE APPLE

applausively
apple blight
apple blossom
apple box
apple brandy
apple butter
apple core
apple fritter
apple green
apple gum
Apple Islander
Apple Isle
apple maggot
apple of discord
apple of one´s eye
apple orchard
apple pie
apple polisher
apple sauce
apple tart

WORDS THAT END LIKE APPLE

Adam´s apple
bad apple
Big Apple
copple
cripple
custard apple
eating apple
nipple
oak apple
ripple
rose apple
rotten apple
sipple
star-apple
sugar apple
supple
the Big Apple
tipple
topple
tripple

Synonyms and antonyms of apple in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «apple» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF APPLE

Find out the translation of apple to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of apple from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «apple» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

苹果
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

manzana
570 millions of speakers

English

apple
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सेब
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تَفَّاحَة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

яблоко
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

maçã
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আপেল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pomme
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

epal
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Apfel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

リンゴ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

사과
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Apel
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

quả táo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆப்பிள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सफरचंद
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

elma
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

mela
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

jabłko
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

яблуко
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

măr
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μήλο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Apple
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

äpple
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

eple
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of apple

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «APPLE»

The term «apple» is very widely used and occupies the 1.470 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «APPLE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about apple

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10 QUOTES WITH «APPLE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word apple.
1
Andy Andrews
Curiously, a principle affects your life whether you are aware of it or not. For instance, the principle of gravity was working long before the apple ever fell on Newton's head. But once it did, and he understood it, then we as a society were free to harness this principle to create, among other things, airline flight.
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Monica Bellucci
I believe that time destroys everything. You can take one beautiful apple, red. After a while, it becomes shrivelled and full of worms, just like what happens to us.
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Jason Biggs
A girl came up to me in a bar and said she wanted to be my apple pie. I wish I'd said something cool, but I was stunned.
4
Jeremy Bulloch
My favorite pudding is good old English apple pie.
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Homaro Cantu
When we think of classic American desserts, we tend to imagine apple pie and ice cream. However, the most classic American dessert of all might be the chocolate chip cookie.
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Johnny Cash
Of emotions, of love, of breakup, of love and hate and death and dying, mama, apple pie, and the whole thing. It covers a lot of territory, country music does.
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Paul Cezanne
With an apple I will astonish Paris.
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Frank A. Clark
Why not upset the apple cart? If you don't, the apples will rot anyway.
9
Tim Cook
Apple doesn't do hobbies as a general rule.
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Tim Cook
Apple has a culture of excellence that is, I think, so unique and so special. I'm not going to witness or permit the change of it.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «APPLE»

Discover the use of apple in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to apple and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
One Green Apple
Ted Lewin’s gorgeous sun-drenched paintings and Eve Bunting’s sensitive text immediately put the reader into another child’s shoes in this timely story of a young Muslim immigrant.
Eve Bunting, 2006
2
Apple
Andy is in trouble.
Vern Thiessen, 2002
3
Apple: Company and Its Visionary Founder, Steve Jobs
This title examines the remarkable life of Steve Jobs and his work building the groundbreaking company Apple.
Marcia Amidon Lüsted, 2012
4
Apple Confidential 2.0: The Definitive History of the ...
Chronicles the best and the worst of Apple Computer's remarkable story.
Owen W. Linzmayer, 2004
5
Apple Is My Sign
A 10-year-old boy returns to his parents' apple farm for the holidays after his first term at a school for the deaf in Philadelphia.
Mary Riskind, 1993
6
Apple Pie: 100 Delicious and Decidedly Different Recipes for ...
Previously published as: Apple pie perfect.
Ken Haedrich, 2011
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Inside Apple: How America's Most Admired--and ...
Based on numerous interviews, the book offers exclusive new information about how Apple innovates, deals with its suppliers and is handling the transition into the Post Jobs Era.
Adam Lashinsky, 2012
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Apple Inc
Assesses Apple's impact on society, technology, processes, and methods; shows how Apple beat the competition in selected markets; details financial results over the years; and, predicts Apple's future prospects and successes.
Jason D. O'Grady, 2009
9
Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro X
Important Note: This book will work with Final Cut Pro X versions 10.0.9 and earlier Revised for Final Cut Pro X 10.0.7 and featuring compelling footage, this best-selling, Apple-certified guide provides a strong foundation in all aspects ...
Diana Weynand, 2013
10
Apple Pro Training Series: Logic Pro 9 and Logic Express 9
Helpful tips: If you are able to search the book, search for "Where are the lesson files?" Go to the very last page of the book and scroll backwards.
David Nahmani, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «APPLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term apple is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Apple Music offers a peek into the future of Apple Inc, and its stark …
Just in its first few days, the launch of Apple Music has demonstrated that Apple can competently execute outside of its core hardware business. «Apple Insider, Jul 15»
2
The surprising genius of Apple's Beats 1 radio
When Apple announced it was creating an Internet radio station called Beats 1 to go along with its Apple Music service, I was dismissive. «Computerworld, Jul 15»
3
Apple Pay coming to UK on July 14, with £20 payment limit
Apple Pay, which lets customers buy things by touching their iPhone 6 or Apple Watch on a card reader, is set to arrive in the UK next week. «The Independent, Jul 15»
4
Confused by Apple Music? Read this
Now that you've had a chance to settle in with the new Apple Music, you've probably formulated some opinions about it: How is the streaming ... «The Next Web, Jul 15»
5
'World's First Swim App' on Apple Watch Put to the Test in New Video
In the days and weeks after its launch last April, one of the biggest curiosities surrounding the Apple Watch was its tolerance to water. Thanks to ... «Mac Rumors, Jul 15»
6
12 little-known tips and tricks for Apple Music
After signing up for your free 3-month trial of Apple Music, you probably made some playlists, scoped out the app's recommended albums, and ... «Macworld, Jul 15»
7
Report Says Samsung And Sharp To Supply Displays For Apple's
Apple's next-gen iPad, which is rumored to carry the iPad Pro moniker, will reportedly boast a massive 12.9-inch screen with a resolution of ... «Tech Times, Jul 15»
8
The Dads Are in Charge at Apple
He's the king of Apple (AAPL) scoops and is a super guy (and an L.A. Lakers fan to boot). In the course of the conversation reviewing this year's ... «TheStreet.com, Jul 15»
9
Apple iPhone 6S launch date may have just leaked
The report quotes 'Foxconn insiders' who confirmed that Apple will hold the Keynote conference on September 11 and launch the ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
10
2016 Apple MacBook Air to Give Microsoft Surface Pro 4 and Other …
Reports have it that the 2016 Apple MacBook Air will be officially launched by the Cupertino-based tech company this coming October but will ... «Master Herald, Jul 15»

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