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1-976

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.91 in modern English

Syllables
1-976
IPA
0
Scrabble Score
0
Letters
2
Syllables
0
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of telephone numbers dialed in North America, having an additional charge assessed to the caller, part of which is returned to the owner of the number.

Canadian usage; American usage

Example Sentences

Etymology

From 1, used to dial special numbers and 976, a reserved local exchange code.

Usage

Inflected Forms

976 (alternative)

Phrases

1-555 1-800 1-900

Frequently Paired Words

1-555 1-800 1-900

Questions

What does 1-976 mean?
Of telephone numbers dialed in North America, having an additional charge assessed to the caller, part of which is returned to the owner of the number.
Where does 1-976 come from?
From 1, used to dial special numbers and 976, a reserved local exchange code.

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