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- pronunciation:
- me
riht
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
worth or high quality.
That idea has merit.- synonyms:
- value, worth
- antonyms:
- inferiority
- similar words:
- ability, account, distinction, excellence, goodness, quality, virtue, worthiness
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| definition 2: |
(plural) the facts of a legal matter, apart from personal feelings or issues related to procedure.
He won the case on its merits.- similar words:
- facts
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| related words: |
credit |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
merits, meriting, merited |
| definition: |
to be worthy of or deserve.
Such good work merits praise.- synonyms:
- deserve, warrant
- similar words:
- call for, earn, invite
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| derivations: |
meritable (adj.), merited (adj.), meritless (adj.) |
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