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prose

The correct spelling is prose.

How to pronounce prose

/ˈpɹəʊz/
noun

IPA: /ˈpɹəʊz/

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The correct spelling is prose. Language, particularly written language, not intended as poetry. For example: "Though known mostly for her prose, she also produced a small body of excellent poems."

Usage Examples

Though known mostly for her prose, she also produced a small body of excellent poems.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Language, particularly written language, not intended as poetry.
  2. 2.Language which evinces little imagination or animation; dull and commonplace discourse.
  3. 3.A hymn with no regular meter, sometimes introduced into the Mass.

verb

  1. 1.To write or repeat in a dull, tedious, or prosy way.

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