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The correct spelling is conned.
How to pronounce conned
verb
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The correct spelling is conned. To study or examine carefully, especially in order to gain knowledge of; to learn, or learn by heart. For example: "The pilot conned the ship safely into the harbor."
Usage Examples
“The pilot conned the ship safely into the harbor.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To study or examine carefully, especially in order to gain knowledge of; to learn, or learn by heart.
- 2.To know, understand, acknowledge.
- 3.To trick or defraud, usually for personal gain.
- 4.To direct a ship; to superintend the steering of (a vessel); to watch the course of (a vessel) and direct the helmsman how to steer (especially through a channel, etc, rather than steer a compass direction).
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