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Crete
KREET
Crete (name) means the largest Greek island, located in the eastern Mediterranean. Example: “They spent their honeymoon exploring the beaches of Crete.”
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The largest Greek island, located in the eastern Mediterranean.
"They spent their honeymoon exploring the beaches of Crete."
How to use Crete
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA large Greek island.
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- Cretes
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Krḗtē.
Rhymes for Crete
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What does “Crete” mean?
The word “Crete” means the largest Greek island, located in the eastern Mediterranean. In plain terms, a large Greek island.
How do you pronounce “Crete”?
“Crete” is pronounced KREET (/ˈkɹiːt/ in IPA).
How do you use “Crete” in a sentence?
Here is “Crete” used in a sentence: “They spent their honeymoon exploring the beaches of Crete.”
What part of speech is “Crete”?
“Crete” is a name.
Where does the word “Crete” come from?
The word “Crete” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Krḗtē.
Is “Crete” a common word?
“Crete” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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