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If you live around dummies and fake blood for six months, it becomes a part of you. It's fake blood, but sometimes I still feel the real scent of blood, so it's more mentally collapsing, not only physical.
Min-sik Choi

Meaning of "dummies" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DUMMIES

dummies  [ˈdʌmɪz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DUMMIES

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Dummies is a verb.
The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb dummies in English.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO DUMMIES

PRESENT

Present
I dummies
you dummies
he/she/it dummieses
we dummies
you dummies
they dummies
Present continuous
I am dummiesing
you are dummiesing
he/she/it is dummiesing
we are dummiesing
you are dummiesing
they are dummiesing
Present perfect
I have dummiesed
you have dummiesed
he/she/it has dummiesed
we have dummiesed
you have dummiesed
they have dummiesed
Present perfect continuous
I have been dummiesing
you have been dummiesing
he/she/it has been dummiesing
we have been dummiesing
you have been dummiesing
they have been dummiesing
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past
I dummiesed
you dummiesed
he/she/it dummiesed
we dummiesed
you dummiesed
they dummiesed
Past continuous
I was dummiesing
you were dummiesing
he/she/it was dummiesing
we were dummiesing
you were dummiesing
they were dummiesing
Past perfect
I had dummiesed
you had dummiesed
he/she/it had dummiesed
we had dummiesed
you had dummiesed
they had dummiesed
Past perfect continuous
I had been dummiesing
you had been dummiesing
he/she/it had been dummiesing
we had been dummiesing
you had been dummiesing
they had been dummiesing
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future
I will dummies
you will dummies
he/she/it will dummies
we will dummies
you will dummies
they will dummies
Future continuous
I will be dummiesing
you will be dummiesing
he/she/it will be dummiesing
we will be dummiesing
you will be dummiesing
they will be dummiesing
Future perfect
I will have dummiesed
you will have dummiesed
he/she/it will have dummiesed
we will have dummiesed
you will have dummiesed
they will have dummiesed
Future perfect continuous
I will have been dummiesing
you will have been dummiesing
he/she/it will have been dummiesing
we will have been dummiesing
you will have been dummiesing
they will have been dummiesing
The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional
I would dummies
you would dummies
he/she/it would dummies
we would dummies
you would dummies
they would dummies
Conditional continuous
I would be dummiesing
you would be dummiesing
he/she/it would be dummiesing
we would be dummiesing
you would be dummiesing
they would be dummiesing
Conditional perfect
I would have dummies
you would have dummies
he/she/it would have dummies
we would have dummies
you would have dummies
they would have dummies
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been dummiesing
you would have been dummiesing
he/she/it would have been dummiesing
we would have been dummiesing
you would have been dummiesing
they would have been dummiesing
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative
you dummies
we let´s dummies
you dummies
The imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Infinitive
to dummies
Past participle
dummiesed
Present Participle
dummiesing
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DUMMIES


anatomies
əˈnætəmɪz
archenemies
ˌɑːtʃˈenɪmɪz
armies
ˈɑːmɪz
autonomies
ɔːˈtɒnəmɪz
cholecystectomies
ˌkɒlɪsɪˈstektəmɪz
crummies
ˈkrʌmɪz
Grammies
ˈɡræmɪz
jammies
ˈdʒæmɪz
jimmies
ˈdʒɪmɪz
kermes
ˈkɜːmɪz
laparotomies
ˌlæpəˈrɒtəmɪz
mastectomies
mæˈstektəmɪz
osteotomies
ˈɒstɪˈɒtəmɪz
pigmies
ˈpɪɡmɪz
prostatectomies
ˌprɒstəˈtektəmɪz
pygmies
ˈpɪɡmɪz
rummies
ˈrʌmɪz
semis
ˈsɛmɪz
shammies
ˈʃæmɪz
tummies
ˈtʌmɪz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DUMMIES

dumela
dumfound
dumfounder
Dumfries
Dumfries and Galloway
Dumfriesshire
dumka
dummelhead
dummerer
dummied
dumminess
dummkopf
dummy
dummy element
dummy head
dummy load
dummy run
dummy symbol
dummy variable
dumortierite

WORDS THAT END LIKE DUMMIES

academies
commies
demies
dichotomies
drummies
economies
Emmies
enemies
gummies
hysterectomies
jemmies
mammies
mummies
rammies
sammies
shimmies
tammies
tommies
vasectomies
whammies

Synonyms and antonyms of dummies in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «DUMMIES»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «dummies» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of dummies

Translation of «dummies» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DUMMIES

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

Translator English - Chinese

假人
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

maniquíes
570 millions of speakers

English

dummies
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Dummies
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الدمى
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

манекены
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

manequins
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নকলগুলির
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

mannequins
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dummies
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Dummies
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ダミー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

인형
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dummies
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

núm vú cao su
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

டம்மீஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डमीज
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

mankenleri
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

manichini
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

manekiny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

манекени
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

manechine
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ανδρείκελα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

dummies
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

dummies
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

dummies
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of dummies

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DUMMIES»

The term «dummies» is very widely used and occupies the 19.587 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DUMMIES» OVER TIME

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

EXAMPLES

QUOTES WITH «DUMMIES»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word dummies.
1
Min-sik Choi
If you live around dummies and fake blood for six months, it becomes a part of you. It's fake blood, but sometimes I still feel the real scent of blood, so it's more mentally collapsing, not only physical.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DUMMIES»

Discover the use of dummies in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to dummies and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
iPad 2 For Seniors For Dummies
Lightweight, powerful, and perfect for reading and staying in touch, iPads are fun and practical for today's seniors, as long as you know how to use all the bells and whistles. That's where this helpful guide comes in.
Nancy C. Muir, 2011
2
Australia For Dummies
From the Outback to the Great Barrier Reef to glorious, sophisticated cities like Sydney, this guide helps you find the Australian adventures and attractions that are right for you, whether you’d like to cuddle a koala, explore a ...
Marc Llewellyn, Lee Mylne, 2008
3
AdWords For Dummies
This book shows how to find the best search terms to help build your business, as well as how to research your market, build a direct marketing strategy, analyze ad success, and turn a tidy profit.
Howie Jacobson, 2011
4
Business Intelligence For Dummies
So you've already figured out that Business Intelligence can be pretty valuable in making the right decisions about your business. This book makes BI understandable!
Swain Scheps, 2011
5
Paralegal Career For Dummies
Want a new career as a paralegal but don't know where to start? Relax! Paralegal Career For Dummies is the practical, hands-on guide to all the basics -- from getting certified to landing a job and getting ahead.
Scott Hatch, Lisa Zimmer Hatch, 2011
6
ASVAB For Dummies
This test guide includes seven tests (six full-length practice tests and one AFQT) plus 300 interactive vocabulary flashcards on the CD. Decipher the ASVAB — get the 4-1-1 on every aspect of the ASVAB, from making sense of the subtests to ...
Rod Powers, 2010
7
Samsung Galaxy Tab For Dummies
And, if you've got a Samsung Galaxy Tab, you've got a handful of cool features to explore. This For Dummies guide shows you how to take full advantage of all this exciting new technology.
Dan Gookin, 2011
8
eBay For Dummies
Marsha Collier is the #1 eBay expert and bestselling author, with more than a million copies of her books in print. And eBay For Dummies has been the bestselling book on eBay since the original edition in 1999.
Marsha Collier, 2011
9
Excel 2007 For Dummies
Whether you read it from cover to cover or skip to the sections that answer your specific questions, the simple guidance in this book will have you excelling at home or in the office no time.
Greg Harvey, 2011
10
Franchising For Dummies
Packed with practical resources you need to succeed, this handy guide will help you: Pick the perfect franchise opportunity for you Find an ideal location Raise the capital you need to launch your franchise Manage daily business operations ...
Michael Seid, Dave Thomas, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DUMMIES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term dummies is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Man caught driving with dummies on Gardiner HOV lane
A person driving in the HOV lane on the east Gardiner Expressway was caught trying to bend the rules by driving with two dummies in his car ... «Toronto Star, Jul 15»
2
Mercedes' cunning ruse shows FIA up as dummies
There is a marvellous movie based on the wartime life of a ham actor called M E Clifton James. He didn't amount to much treading the boards ... «The Times, Jul 15»
3
Katy Wright :Potty Training For Dummies
Announce with great excitement that it's time to be a big boy/girl to your child. Jump up and down in the air like Tigger on speed as you whip ... «Huffington Post UK, Jul 15»
4
VIDEO - Bargain hunters are no dummies at factory event
Roz has nicknamed the wartime farm warehouse complex, 'Dollywood' where she stores her 20,000 dummies, handled by a 20-strong team of ... «Sleaford Today, Jul 15»
5
Real LIfe Showroom Dummies Celebrate First Birthday …
A window display was brought to life at the Airedale Shopping Centre over the weekend as the Trespass store celebrated its first birthday with a ... «Keighley Online, Jul 15»
6
On Writing: Style, part two: Dummies
A noisy night club. The crowd goes silent as a spotlight snaps on and lights a small stage with two figures, Vlad and Agon. Vlad sits on a stool ... «Juneau Empire, Jul 15»
7
5 Binay 'dummies' no-shows in 22nd Senate graft hearing
Five suspected dummies of Vice President Jejomar Binay were missing, as usual, at the latest hearing Tuesday of a months-long Senate probe, ... «Inquirer.net, Jul 15»
8
Camp Countdown: 23 Days — Tackling Dummies 2
The Packers have, at times, fielded a terrible tackling defense. Why? A three-letter acronym. We have five years of supporting data. If the Green ... «Packer Report, Jul 15»
9
St. Thomas More football team acquires dummies to perfect tackling …
Concussions are something that have been increasing over the years and they are prominently seen in the sport of football. According to ... «KEVN Black Hills Fox, Jul 15»
10
The Sexual Harassment Guide for Dummies
The first image that comes to our minds when we hear the words sexual harassment is brutal gang-rapes. Or maybe a boss who forced his ... «iDiva.com, Jul 15»

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