How to pronounce "merit" and what is the meaning of "merit"?
merit
verb, noun
How to pronounce merit?
The word merit sounds like mer-it
/'mɛrɪt/
What is the definition of merit?
nounany admirable quality or attribute
Examples
- work of great merit
verbbe worthy or deserving
nounthe quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance)
What is the definition of the word "merit"?
- Merits are the qualities or actions that deserve praise, rewards, or recognition.
What are synonyms for the word "merit"?
- worth
- excellence
- value
- deserve
- credibility
What are antonyms for the word "merit"?
- fault
- flaw
- defect
- disadvantage
- disqualify
How can "merit" be used in a sentence?
- She received the scholarship due to her academic merits.
- The employee was promoted based on his professional merits.
- The proposal lacks merit and should be rejected.
What is the origin of the word "merit"?
- The word "merit" comes from the Latin word "meritus", meaning "deserved, earned".
What part of speech is the word "merit"?
- The word "merit" can be used as both a noun and a verb.
Can you provide an example of a phrase that includes the word "merit"?
- Without any doubt, her work deserves merit.
What is the plural form of the word "merit"?
- The plural form of "merit" is "merits".
Is there any related idiomatic expression for the word "merit"?
- To "have merit" means to be deserving or worthwhile.
Can you provide a sentence using the related idiomatic expression for the word "merit"?
- The proposal has no merit and should be disregarded.
