Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-to-be

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 6.70 in modern English

Syllables: -to-be
IPA

6

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

3

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Future, later, expectant.

Phrases

bride-to-be corpse-to-be father-to-be husband-to-be mother-to-be -elect has-been

Frequently Paired Words

cum -elect has-been wannabe

Synonyms

later expectant

Antonyms

then- then ex- former

Questions

What does -to-be mean?: Future, later, expectant.

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