"-ary" meaning in All languages combined

See -ary on Wiktionary

Suffix [English]

IPA: /əri/ Forms: -ary
Head templates: {{suffix}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Used to form adjectives, indicating "relating to" or "connected with."
    Sense id: simple--ary-en-suffix-inoyY6s-
  2. Used to form nouns, indicating a place or a person associated with something.
    Sense id: simple--ary-en-suffix-ifCl64hV
     
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  "lang": "English",
  "lang_code": "en",
  "pos": "suffix",
  "senses": [
    {
      "examples": [
        {
          "text": "The library is a literary treasure. (literature + ary)"
        }
      ],
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        "Used to form adjectives, indicating \"relating to\" or \"connected with.\""
      ],
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    },
    {
      "examples": [
        {
          "text": "The library is open until 8 PM. (liber + ary)"
        },
        {
          "text": "The secretary took notes during the meeting. (secret + ary)"
        }
      ],
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        "Used to form nouns, indicating a place or a person associated with something."
      ],
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    }
  ],
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    {
      "ipa": "/əri/"
    }
  ],
  "word": "-ary"
}

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        "Suffix"
      ]
    }
  ],
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    {
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    }
  ],
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    {
      "examples": [
        {
          "text": "The library is a literary treasure. (literature + ary)"
        }
      ],
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        "Used to form adjectives, indicating \"relating to\" or \"connected with.\""
      ]
    },
    {
      "examples": [
        {
          "text": "The library is open until 8 PM. (liber + ary)"
        },
        {
          "text": "The secretary took notes during the meeting. (secret + ary)"
        }
      ],
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        "Used to form nouns, indicating a place or a person associated with something."
      ]
    }
  ],
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    {
      "ipa": "/əri/"
    }
  ],
  "word": "-ary"
}

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