newt Synonyms & Antonyms
What Is Another Word for Newt?
Instead of newt you can say ask, askard or eft depending on the context.
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Newt as a Noun
A small lizard-like amphibian in the subfamily Pleurodelinae that lives in the water as an adult.
A small lizard-like amphibian in the family Salamandridae that lives in the water as an adult.
Synonyms & similar words
Newt as a Verb
To turn (someone) into a newt, especially by magic.
To (usually temporarily) expel a user from a MUD or similar system
Word Forms & Grammar
newt (plural newts)
newt (third-person singular simple present newts, present participle newting, simple past and past participle newted)
Words That Rhyme With Newt
Origin of Newt
From Middle English newte, newete, from rebracketing of Middle English an ewte as a newte (for similar misdivisions compare adder, nickname, apron, umpire, etc.). Middle English evete, eute, euete, ewte (“newt”), derives from Old English efete (“lizard; newt”). Doublet of eft.
Quick Facts About Newt
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈnjuːt/ |
| Meaning | A small lizard-like amphibian in the subfamily Pleurodelinae that lives in the water as an adult |
| Synonyms | ask, askard and eft |
| Plural | newts |
| Verb forms | newts, newting, newted |
Common Questions About Newt
Is newt a noun or a verb?
Newt is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of newt?
The plural of newt is newts.
What is the past tense of newt?
The past tense of newt is newted. The present participle is newting.