pawn
1 antonym for pawn — opposites grouped by meaning.
Verb — To leave an item with a pawnbroker as security in exchange for money.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To leave an item with a pawnbroker as security in exchange for money.
“He pawned his watch to cover the rent.”
Opposites
2. noun
The least valuable chess piece, which moves forward and captures diagonally.
“She sacrificed a pawn to open up an attack on the king.”
Antonyms
How to use pawn
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
pawn a ring
a pawn shop
a pawn in someone's game
Etymology
From Old French pan ("pledge for payment"), likely from a Germanic word for "deposit" or "security."
Full origin of pawn →Frequently asked questions
What does “pawn” mean?
The word “pawn” means to leave an item with a pawnbroker as security in exchange for money. In plain terms, to trade an item for cash as security on a loan; or, in chess, the weakest piece; or, figuratively, someone being used by others.
How do you pronounce “pawn”?
“Pawn” is pronounced PAWN (/ˈpɔn/ in IPA).
How do you use “pawn” in a sentence?
Here is “pawn” used in a sentence: “He pawned his watch to cover the rent.”
What part of speech is “pawn”?
Depending on how it is used, “pawn” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “pawn” come from?
The word “pawn” comes from Old French. From Old French pan ("pledge for payment"), likely from a Germanic word for "deposit" or "security.".
Is “pawn” a common word?
“Pawn” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “pawn” have?
“Pawn” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to leave an item with a pawnbroker as security in exchange for money.
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centipawn
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