de Synonyms & Antonyms
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De as a Symbol
ISO 639-1 language code for German.
from (operator), this is (operator)
De as a Noun
The name of the Cyrillic script letter Д / д.
De as a Verb
Alternative form of dee (“to do”).
To do.
De as an Article
Pronunciation spelling of the.
De as an Interjection
A meaningless unstressed syllable used when singing a tune or indicating a rhythm.
“Dum de dum, dum de dum”, he hummed as he sauntered down the road.
A meaningless syllable used when singing a tune or indicating a rhythm.
"Dum de dum, dum de dum", he hummed as he sauntered down the road.
De as a Preposition
Used in the titles of French nobility; of.
De in a Sentence
“Dum de dum, dum de dum”, he hummed as he sauntered down the road.
"Dum de dum, dum de dum", he hummed as he sauntered down the road.
Word Forms & Grammar
de (plural des)
de (third-person singular simple present diz, present participle dein, simple past did, past participle dyun)
de
Words That Rhyme With De
Origin of De
Origin 1: Borrowed from Russian дэ (dɛ).
Origin 2: Borrowed from French de (“of”).
De: Key Facts
| Part of speech | symbol, noun, verb, article, interjection, preposition |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈdɛ/ |
| Meaning | ISO 639-1 language code for German |
| Plural | des |
| Verb forms | diz, dein, did, dyun |
Common Questions About De
Is de a symbol or a noun?
De is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as a noun, a verb, an article, an interjection and a preposition.
What is the plural of de?
The plural of de is des.
What is the past tense of de?
The past tense of de is did and the past participle is dyun. The present participle is dein.