Word a Day
testament
What does testament mean?
testament (noun): a tangible proof or tribute.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use testament in a sentence?
- His remarkable recovery is a testament to the doctor's skill. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce testament?
/ˈtɛstəmənt/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does testament come from?
From Middle English testament, from Old French testament.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Test yourself: do you know “testament”?
Tap an answer to check it. The same questions the app asks.
What does “testament” mean?
a small amount of something
Not quite: that's what bit means.
the shore of a sea or ocean
Not quite: that's what coast means.
a tangible proof or tribute
Right! That's what “testament” means.
a person who owns something
Not quite: that's what owner means.
Learn a word like “testament” every day
Word a Day for iPhone quizzes you on a few new words a day and brings each one back for review at growing intervals. Free, no account, no ads.
Coming soon to the App Store