hackneyed
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/ˈhæknid/
hack · neyed
ˈhæk · nid
English Definition
adj. overused stale trite
Significado en Español
trillado, gastado
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sáo rỗng, cũ kỹ
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hackney (renting horse, repeatedly used) + ed → clichéd.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the synonym for the word “hackneyed”: Although the storyline was meant to be thrilling, it turned out to be quite hackneyed, leaving the audience unimpressed.
A
Innovative
B
Clichéd
C
Strange
D
Complete
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B — Clichéd.
“hackneyed” means adj. overused stale trite
Common questions about “hackneyed”
What does “hackneyed” mean?
hackneyed — adj. overused stale trite. In Chinese: 陈腐的，老套的.
How do you pronounce “hackneyed”?
hackneyed is pronounced /ˈhæknid/. It breaks into 2 syllables: hack · neyed.
Is “hackneyed” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. hackneyed appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “hackneyed”?
hackney (renting horse, repeatedly used) + ed → clichéd.
