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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 notes

In plain EnglishA large Greek island.

Word forms

Cretes plural

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek Krḗtē.

Origin: Ancient Greek

Rhymes for Crete

fete mete Pete delete secrete athlete compete machete concrete complete obsolete discrete

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Frequently asked questions

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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