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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD WORT

Old English wyrt root, related to Old High German warz, Gothic waurts root.
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PRONUNCIATION OF WORT

wort  [wɜːt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WORT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Wort 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 WORT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

wort

Wort

Wort /ˈwɜrt/ is the liquid extracted from the mashing process during the brewing of beer or whisky. Wort contains the sugars that will be fermented by the brewing yeast to produce alcohol.

Definition of wort in the English dictionary

The definition of wort in the dictionary is any of various unrelated plants, esp ones formerly used to cure diseases. Other definition of wort is the sweet liquid obtained from the soaked mixture of warm water and ground malt, used to make a malt liquor.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WORT


advert
ˈædvɜːt
alert
əˈlɜːt
cert
sɜːt
concert
ˈkɒnsɜːt
convert
kənˈvɜːt
dessert
dɪˈzɜːt
dirt
dɜːt
expert
ˈɛkspɜːt
flirt
flɜːt
girt
ɡɜːt
hurt
hɜːt
insert
ɪnˈsɜːt
shirt
ʃɜːt
skirt
skɜːt
squirt
skwɜːt
sweatshirt
ˈswɛtˌʃɜːt
tee-shirt
ˈtiːʃɜːt
upskirt
ˈʌpˌskɜːt
vert
vɜːt
wert
wɜːt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WORT

worst off
worst-case
worsted
worth
worth one´s salt
worth one´s weight in gold
worthful
worthier
worthies
worthiest
worthily
worthiness
Worthing
worthless
worthlessly
worthlessness
worthwhile
worthwhileness
worthy
wortle

WORDS THAT END LIKE WORT

airport
comfort
Dort
effort
escort
export
fort
import
means of transport
mort
ort
port
rapport
report
resort
short
sort
sport
support
transport

Synonyms and antonyms of wort in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «wort» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WORT

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

Translator English - Chinese

麦汁
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

mosto
570 millions of speakers

English

wort
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पौधा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نبتة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

сусло
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

wort
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

যবসুরা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

moût
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Wort
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Würze
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

麦芽汁
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

맥아 즙
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Wort
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

wort
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வோர்ட்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Wort
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

arpa mayası
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

mosto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

brzeczka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

сусло
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

must
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

wort
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

wort
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

vört
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

wort
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of wort

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WORT»

The term «wort» is very widely used and occupies the 12.013 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WORT» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WORT»

Discover the use of wort in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to wort and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Malting and Brewing Science: Malt and Sweet Wort
These two exceptional volumes, both part of the second edition of a we ll established textbook, explore the biological, biochemical and chemi cal aspects of malting and brewing science.
D.E. Briggs, 1981
2
Beat Depression with St. John's Wort
Discusses the use of St. John's wort in fighting mild depression, examines the causes of depression, and explores other alternate treatments is a licensed, practicing medical doctor with extensive additional training in natural therapies.
Steven Bratman, 1997
3
Malting and Brewing Science: Hopped Wort and Beer
These two exceptional volumes, both part of the second edition of a we ll established textbook, explore the biological, biochemical and chemi cal aspects of malting and brewing science.
J.S. Hough, R. Stevens, Tom W. Young, 1982
4
St. John's Wort: Nature's Blues Buster
Dr. Hyla Cass, a psychiatry professor at UCLA, tells readers how this herb can ease depression and work as well as synthetic antidepressants.
Hyla Cass, 1998
5
An Herbalist's Guide to Growing and Using St. -John's-Wort
There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Kathleen Brown, 1999
6
St. John's wort: the herbal way to feeling good
Filled with case studies back by scientific data and written by one of the world's leading authorities on depression, this breakthrough book presents the complete facts about this miracle herb.
Norman E. Rosenthal, 1998
7
St. John's Wort and its Active Principles in Depression and ...
Jan Kehr, Sven Ove Ögren and Takashi Yoshitake Department ofNeuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Retzius väg 8, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden St. John's Wort and the monoamine hypothesis of depression Extracts from the herb Hypericum ...
Walter E. Müller, 2006
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Secrets of St. John's Wort: Treat Depression Naturally With ...
In Secrets of St. John's Wort, you'll learn how Hypericum can be used in its various forms to elevate your mood and improve overall health.
Larry Katzenstein, 1998
9
User's Guide to St. John's Wort
Researchers are still studying St. John's wort to determine exactly how it manages to alleviate depression. Although many clinical studies have proven the effectiveness of St. John's wort in relieving depression, scientists like to have a clear ...
Laurel Vukovic, 2002
10
St. John's Wort: The Miracle Medicine
A complete guide reveals how St. John's Wort, today's hottest new alternative drug, has long been used to treat insomnia and depression, achieve weight loss, strengthen the immune system, and much more. Original.
Alan H. Pressman, Nancy Burke, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WORT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term wort is used in the context of the following news items.
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Risks of Taking St. John's Wort for Depression
WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- St. John's wort is a popular herbal therapy for depression, but a new Australian study highlights the fact that ... «WebMD, Jul 15»
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St. John's wort: natural does not necessarily mean safe
The study showed that side effects associated with St. John's wort use included anxiety, dizziness, hypertension, nausea, and panic attacks. The authors of the ... «Oncology Nurse Advisor, Jul 15»
3
'St John's Wort' side effects same as antidepressants', warn …
Washington DC: Are you taking St John's Wort for depression? Well, it maybe time you stop as a new study claims that it can produce serious side effects. «Zee News, Jul 15»
4
Feingold Blazes New Path for 2016 (Interview)
MADISON (WORT) — Wisconsin progressives were dealt a painful blow when Russ Feingold was unseated by business executive Ron Johnson in the 2010 ... «Wortfm, Jul 15»
5
Researchers warn of St. John's Wort side effects
ADELAIDE, Australia, July 2 (UPI) -- The herbal medicine St. John's Wort can cause the same adverse reactions as prescribed antidepressants, and taking both ... «UPI.com, Jul 15»
6
How St. Johns Wort Can Make You Sick
Source: University of Adelaide St John's Wort can produce the same adverse reactions as antidepressants, and serious side effects can occur when the two are ... «Drug Discovery & Development, Jul 15»
7
Wort Hotel showroom reopens
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Saturday to celebrate the restoration. A second bar and a larger dance floor were added to accommodate the growing music ... «LocalNews8.com, May 15»
8
Wort to unveil shiny new Silver Dollar Bar
And if the hotel powers-that-be get their way and their wish, the legendary phrase — “I'll meet you at the Wort!” — should be heard in full force going forward. «Jackson Hole News&Guide, May 15»
9
Explorers re-sign closer Wort
The X's have have re-acquired and re-signed RHP Rob Wort to a 2015 American Association contract after Wort was provided his release from the Arizona ... «KTIV, Mar 15»
10
Bells Brewery's Homebrew Competition Wort Giveaway and Expo …
There is no cost to enter the competition. The only requirement is that brewers use Bell's wort, a sweet infusion of ground malt or other grain before fermentation, ... «Mlive Kalamazoo, Aug 14»

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