stern


Definition: Meaning of, stern in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / stəːn /

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stern sterner sternest
  1. serious and strict, and showing strong disapproval of someone's behaviour
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  2. be made of sterner stuff to have a strong character and be more determined than other people to succeed in a difficult situation
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stern sterns
[countable usually singular]
  1. the back of a ship [↪  bow]
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Stern


Definition: Meaning of, Stern in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / stɜːn /

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  1. born in Russia in 1920 united States concert violinist
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Stern used in phrases

  • Isaac Stern (noun)
    1. born in Russia in 1920 united States concert violinist
  • stern chaser (noun)
    1. a naval gun able to fire astern at a ship in chase
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