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PRONUNCIATION OF KNUT

Knut  [kəˈnjuːt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KNUT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Knut 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 KNUT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Knut

Knut, Knud, or Knútur is a Scandinavian first name, of which the anglicised form is Cnut or Canute. In Germany both "Knut" and "Knud" are used. In Spanish and Portuguese Canuto is used which comes from the Latin version Canutus. The name is derived from the Old Norse Knútr meaning "knot". It is the name of several medieval kings of Denmark, two of whom also reigned over England during the first half of the 11th century.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH KNUT


acute
əˈkjuːt
attribute
əˈtrɪbjuːt
Canute
kəˈnjuːt
Cnut
kəˈnjuːt
comminute
ˈkɒmɪˌnjuːt
constitute
ˈkɒnstɪˌtjuːt
contribute
kənˈtrɪbjuːt
cornute
kɔːˈnjuːt
cute
kjuːt
dispute
dɪˈspjuːt
distribute
dɪˈstrɪbjuːt
Hardecanute
ˈhɑːdɪkəˌnjuːt
Hardicanute
ˈhɑːdɪkəˌnjuːt
Harthacanute
ˈhɑːθəkəˌnjuːt
institute
ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt
mute
mjuːt
newt
njuːt
substitute
ˈsʌbstɪˌtjuːt
tribute
ˈtrɪbjuːt
ute
juːt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KNUT

Knussen
KO
KO´d
KO´ing
koa
koala
koala bear
koan
koap
kob
kobang
Kobarid
Kobe
Kobe beef
Koblenz
kobo
kobold
Koch
Kochi

WORDS THAT END LIKE KNUT

beechnut
betel nut
black walnut
brazil nut
butternut
chestnut
coconut
donut
doughnut
groundnut
hazelnut
horse chestnut
kola nut
macadamia nut
nut
peanut
sweet chestnut
walnut
water chestnut
wing nut

Synonyms and antonyms of Knut in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Knut» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KNUT

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

Translator English - Chinese

克努特
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Knut
570 millions of speakers

English

Knut
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Knut
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كنوت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Кнут
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Knut
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Knut
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Knut
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Knut
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Knut
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

クヌート
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

크 누트
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Knut
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Knut
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நட்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Knut
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Knut
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Knut
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Knut
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Кнут
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Knut
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Knut
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Knut
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Knut
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Knut
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Knut

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KNUT»

The term «Knut» is quite widely used and occupies the 25.676 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KNUT» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KNUT»

Discover the use of Knut in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Knut and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Knut Hamsun, Novelist: A Critical Assessment
This is the first comprehensive study in English of the novels of Knut Hamsun, Nobel Laureate in literature for 1920, from the radically innovative Hunger (1890) to The Ring Is Closed (1936).
Sverre Lyngstad, 2005
2
Animal Physiology: Adaptation and Environment
In this revised, updated, two-color edition of the acclaimed text Animal Physiology, Knut Schmidt-Nielsen introduces and develops the fundamental principles of animal physiology according to major environmental features--oxygen, food and ...
Knut Schmidt-Nielsen, 1997
3
Between God and the Sultan: A History of Islamic Law
That is the main theme of this book. Knut S. Vikor introduces the development and practice of Islamic law to a wide readership: students, lawyers, and the growing number of those interested in Islamic civilization.
Knut S. Vikør, 2005
4
Hunger (Webster's French Thesaurus Edition)
By using a running English-to-French thesaurus at the bottom of each page, this edition of Hunger by Knut Hamsun was edited for three audiences.
Knut Hamsun, 2008
5
Mysteries
The eccentric behavior of a stranger brings excitement to a quiet Norwegian town.
Knut Hamsun, 2001
6
Petroleum Geoscience: From Sedimentary Environments to Rock ...
Petroleum geoscience comprises those geoscientific disciplines which are of greatest significance for the exploration and recovery of oil and gas.
Knut Bjorlykke, 2010
7
Knut Hamsun: The Dark Side of Literary Brilliance (New ...
Awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1920, Knut Hamsun (1859-1952) was a towering figure of Norwegian letters.
Monika Žagar, 2009
8
Knut Wicksell: Selected Essays in Economics
Selected Essays in Economics Bo Sandelin. ROUTLEDGE REVIVALS Knut Wicksell Selected Essays in Economics Volume II Edited by Bo Sandelin Routledge Revivals Knut Wicksell Knut Wicksell was one of the. Front Cover.
Bo Sandelin, 2013
9
Knut Wicksell on the Causes of Poverty and It's Remedy
In this outstanding volume, Mats Lundahl, one of the world's leading development economists, examines Wicksell's thinking in the area of poverty, and shows the importance of his contributions to this field.
Mats Lundahl, 2012
10
Dreamers
Robert Bly has written that Hamsun "has a magnifying glass on his eye, like a jeweler's," and Dreamers gleams like a perfect, semi-precious stone.
Knut Hamsun, 1996

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KNUT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Knut is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Greed is still trumping fear, and that's bad for stocks - MarketWatch
Our panelists are Robert Powell, senior columnist and editor of Retirement Weekly from MarketWatch; Knut Rostad, president and founder of ... «MarketWatch, Jul 15»
2
Mayor Filner an early target of Azano investigation …
... party at a nightclub and have alcohol served after 2 a.m., which is against the law, said Azano attorney Knut Johnson, recounting FBI reports. «The San Diego Union-Tribune, Jul 15»
3
This week's Mutual Funds and ETF stories - MarketWatch
Panelists include Robert Powell, senior columnist and editor of Retirement Weekly from MarketWatch; Knut Rostad, president and founder of ... «MarketWatch, Jul 15»
4
Public Release: 16-Jul-2015 New family of chemical structures can …
... through Berzelii Center EXSELENT on Porous Materials, the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation through the project grant 3DEM-NATUR, ... «EurekAlert, Jul 15»
5
Fiduciary Advocates Drop 230000 Signatures At DOL's Doorstep
While prominent consumer and labor groups have come out in support of the best-interest standard, Institute President Knut Rostad and ... «Financial Advisor Magazine, Jul 15»
6
Rates must rise to avert next crisis
In 1898, Swedish economist Knut Wicksell argued that there existed a “natural” rate of interest that balanced the supply and demand of credit, ... «Financial Times, Jul 15»
7
1000 Year Old Viking Sword Dug up by Archaeologists
The sword almost certainly belonged to a wealthy man in the late Viking Era, quite possibly one that fought in King Canute's (Knut) army when ... «ZME Science, Jul 15»
8
FSI Confident Final Fiduciary Rule Will Be 'Workable'
Defenders of the Labor Department's rulemaking, among them Knut Rostad of the Institute for the Fiduciary Standard, question the sincerity of ... «Financial-Planning.com, Jul 15»
9
KNUT Issues 30-Day Strike Notice Over Pay Rise
Knut has issued a 30-day strike notice following an appeal by the Teachers Service Commission against a 50 to 60 per cent pay rise. Teachers ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
10
How you can be the millionaire next door
Panelists include Robert Powell, senior columnist and editor of Retirement Weekly from MarketWatch; Knut Rostad, president and founder of ... «MarketWatch, Jul 15»

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