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PRONUNCIATION OF LIQUORICE ALL-SORTS

liquorice all-sorts  [ˈlɪkərɪs ˈɔːlˌsɔːts] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LIQUORICE ALL-SORTS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Liquorice all-sorts 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 LIQUORICE ALL-SORTS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of liquorice all-sorts in the English dictionary

The definition of liquorice all-sorts in the dictionary is a brand of assorted sweets containing liquorice as well as coloured candy made of sugar, gelatine, and coconut.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LIQUORICE ALL-SORTS


bort
bɔːts
bortz
bɔːts
boyshorts
ˈbɔɪˌʃɔːts
exports
ˈɛkspɔːts
Ghats
ɡɔːts
kiwisports
ˈkiːwiːˌspɔːts
orts
ɔːts
quartz
kwɔːts
shorts
ʃɔːts
sports
spɔːts
thoughts
θɔːts
undershorts
ˈʌndəˌʃɔːts
walkshorts
ˈwɔːkˌʃɔːts

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LIQUORICE ALL-SORTS

liquidity event
liquidity preference
liquidity ratio
liquidize
liquidizer
liquidly
liquidness
liquidus
liquify
liquitab
liquor
liquor license
liquor store
liquor up
liquorice
liquorice root
liquorice stick
liquorish
liquorishly
liquorishness

WORDS THAT END LIKE LIQUORICE ALL-SORTS

all-sorts
athletic sports
Bermuda shorts
board shorts
boxer shorts
Cinque Ports
comforts
creature comforts
cycling shorts
field sports
home comforts
invisible exports
Jockey Shorts
junior varsity sports
of sorts
out of sorts
racket sports
varsity sports
water sports
winter sports

Synonyms and antonyms of liquorice all-sorts in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «liquorice all-sorts» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LIQUORICE ALL-SORTS

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

Translator English - Chinese

甘草全排序
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

regaliz todos - tipo
570 millions of speakers

English

liquorice all-sorts
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सभी प्रकार लीकोरिस
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عرق السوس جميع أنواع -
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

лакрично все - виды
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

alcaçuz todos os tipos -
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সব ধরনের জিনস
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

réglisse toutes sortes -
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Cecair semua jenis
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Lakritze All - Art
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

すべてのソートを甘草
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

모든 종류의 감초
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lenga cemeng
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cam thảo tất cả các loại -
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அதிகளவு மணம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ज्येष्ठमधल्या सर्व प्रकारच्या
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Meyan kökü her çeşit
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

liquirizia tutti i tipi -
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

lukrecji wszystkie - rodzaje
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

лакричного все- види
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

lemn dulce toate - tipurile
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γλυκόριζα όλα - τα είδη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Liquorice alle vorme
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

lakrits alla - sorters
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Lakris all- slags
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of liquorice all-sorts

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LIQUORICE ALL-SORTS»

The term «liquorice all-sorts» is regularly used and occupies the 80.011 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LIQUORICE ALL-SORTS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about liquorice all-sorts

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LIQUORICE ALL-SORTS»

Discover the use of liquorice all-sorts in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to liquorice all-sorts and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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When Rooks Speak of Love
(She visualises one of those Liquorice All-Sorts sweets, layers of fondant and liquorice which you may eat as a juicy chunk, or peel off thinly. Remembers how much she likes Liquorice All-Sorts, and makes a mental note to buy some tomorrow.) ...
Hilary Dixon, 2009
2
Changing European Identities: Social Psychological Analyses ...
Now it's liquorice all sorts in the whole jar. You can't just draw a line in the jar and say the liquorice allsorts above it are Scots liquorice allsorts and the ones below it are English liquorice .iil sorts. They're not. iConservative MP, interview) With ...
Glynis Marie Breakwell, Evanthia Lyons, 1996
3
Spirit Driven Rulers
She got out of the car and returned with a large bag of liquorice all sorts. 'I have been craving these for a long time' she said, 'but didn't dare eat them, because of the diabetes. Well, tonight is the night I am going to enjoy them.' My uncle still ...
calibre (0.7.50) [http://calibre-ebook.com]
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Spirit Driven Rulers
She got out of the car and returned with a large bag of liquorice all sorts. 'I have been craving these for a long time' she said, 'but didn't dare eat them, because of the diabetes.Well, tonight is the night I am going to enjoy them.' My uncle still ...
Gerhardt Smook, 2012
5
Tales of the Norfolk Hero
“Yes” Jean said, “we certainly have all Sorts here” “Can I have a bag then please” Rebecca asked. “Sorry” said Jean, “we don't have liquorice all sorts. I thought you meant all sorts as in all kinds of people” “I'll have a bag of pretzels then” said ...
G. F. Bullard, 2010
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A Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English
Ex the well-known brand of confectionery, Liquorice All Sorts. lickety-split. At full speed; in a tearing hurry: (mostly) juvenile: adopted ca. 1918 from US. Cf. lick, n., 4. licking, n. A thrashing: from ca. 1755: s. >, ca. 1800, coll. Toldervy (OED).—2.
Eric Partridge, 2006
7
Stanley's Story Volume One
It looked like the round liquorice sticks in liquorice all-sorts but was matt black and had holes through the middle to make it burn more quickly. The speed of combustion governed the velocity of the round of course. After a bit of experiment we ...
Stanley Graham, 2009
8
My Only Relative
“We do sir that's right we do indeed, but, err, no one has ever got all the wins needed to find out what it is. Try another 7 shots sir?” “No thanks fella, got a date at the waltzer. Box of All sorts Please.” “Here you go, One box of Liquorice All Sorts.
Frank Elsie
9
Chasm: Someone Took My Mind for a Walk
'Liquorice all sorts?' 'Don't be impertinent!' 'Now, now, priesty, temper temper!' ' Get thee behind me, Satan.' Disappearing act number two, section four, paragraph six, Devil's Manual Phwwwtttttt! 'Where are you?' 'Behind you, where you told ...
Robert Turner, 1999
10
Inside Meaning Student's Book: Proficiency Reading Comprehension
Liquorice All-sorts, Lemon Sherbets, Barley Sugar, Curiously Strong Peppermints like all concentrated foods, induce a feeling of repletion and the desire to smoke. In fact all these things, in their various ways, stimulate a desire for cigarettes.
Michael Swan, 1975

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LIQUORICE ALL-SORTS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term liquorice all-sorts is used in the context of the following news items.
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New Cinderella Movie is Downton Abbey meets GoT - and it's …
... and Anastasia (Grangier - Great Expectations) are the epitome of ridiculousness with their constant cat fights and liquorice all-sorts outfits. «Women24, Apr 15»
2
Record of the Month Club: Brian Wilson's latest album shows …
Typically, Wilson's new album, No Pier Pressure, is a mixed bag, although it's less delicious liquorice all-sorts than an stale bag of Bits N Bites ... «National Post, Apr 15»
3
We Get Touchy Feely In Hug
She's slowly wrapping herself around my body and breathing in my ear. She smells a bit like liquorice all-sorts, I note as she starts yodelling ... «Londonist, Apr 15»
4
Live Review Panda Bear, Brixton Electric, London 4th March 2015
'Panda Bear Meets The Grim Reaper' was a genuine bag of liquorice all-sorts, spanning a range of different styles and textures that shimmied ... «DIY Magazine, Mar 15»
5
World Cup 2015 - a run feast
Although bowlers are attempting different methods to counter them through a liquorice all-sorts combination of slower ball bouncers, cutters, ... «Independent Online, Feb 15»
6
Will a chastened Abbott dump his anti-renewables jihad?
This statement will likely cause delight among many of the those who currently rely on a delicate alliance of liquorice all-sorts senators to ... «Business Spectator, Feb 15»
7
Down-to-earth Michael makes his mark by having something really …
But there is a liquorice all-sorts of others who might be able to have a meeting of minds. Included in such a line-up would be Stephen Donnelly, ... «Irish Independent, Nov 14»
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The really scary thing is there are now no kids trick or treating in my …
So, year after year, we would stock up on dozens of mini-bags of Maltesers, Liquorice All-Sorts, Haribos and Fruit Pastilles to distribute among ... «Daily Mail, Oct 14»
9
4WD mud adventure
When the Lane family arrived they started the process of destocking what Bev describes as a flock of liquorice all-sorts and it wasn't a moment ... «Farm Weekly, Oct 14»
10
Murphy's Law and some Prestige Appliances unite to create a …
Unlike in previous years, when a complete kit from a single brand has been purchased, this designs features a liquorice all-sorts of kitchenware ... «Appliance Retailer, Sep 14»

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