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rumours Meaning & Definition

What Does Rumours Mean?

Rumours is used as a noun meaning plural of rumour. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of rumour. As a verb, it means (usually used in the passive voice) To tell a rumor about; to gossip.

Rumours Definition (Noun)

  1. plural of rumour

Rumours as a Verb

  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of rumour

Noun

  1. A statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth.

    There's a rumor going round that he's going to get married.

  2. Information or misinformation of the kind contained in such claims.

    They say he used to be a thief, but that's just rumor.

Verb

  1. (usually used in the passive voice) To tell a rumor about; to gossip.

    John is rumored to be next in line for a promotion.

Noun

  1. A prolonged, indistinct noise.

Synonyms of Rumours

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Rumours in a Sentence

There's a rumor going round that he's going to get married.

They say he used to be a thief, but that's just rumor.

John is rumored to be next in line for a promotion.

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