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Etymological root

*ḱers-

Proto-Indo-European
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Words from this root(19)

course A1
/kɔɹs/ A series of lessons or classes on a particular subject. Meaning Off Sound Off
hurry B1
/ˈhʌ.ɹi/ To do something or move quickly because there is little time. Meaning Off Sound Off
horse A1
/hɔɹs/ A large four-legged animal that people ride and use for pulling loads. Meaning Off Sound Off
carry A1
/ˈkæɹi/ To hold something and move it from one place to another. Meaning Off Sound Off
rush A2
/ɹʌʃ/ To move or do something very quickly, often because there is little time. Meaning Off Sound Off
cargo C1
/ˈkɑɹɡoʊ/ Goods carried by a ship, aircraft, or vehicle. Meaning Off Sound Off
carriage B1
/ˈkæɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/ A vehicle with wheels, usually pulled by horses, for carrying people. Meaning Off Sound Off
occur B1
/əˈkɝ/ To happen or take place. Meaning Off Sound Off
chariot B1
/ˈt͡ʃæɹiət/ A two-wheeled vehicle pulled by horses, used in ancient times for war or racing. Meaning Off Sound Off
occurrence C1
/əˈkɝ.əns/ Something that happens; an event. Meaning Off Sound Off
curriculum B2
/kəˈɹɪk.jə.ləm/ The set of subjects and courses taught at a school, college, or university. Meaning Off Sound Off
excursion B2
/ɛkˈskɝ.ʒən/ A short trip taken for pleasure, often by a group. Meaning Off Sound Off
concur C1
/kəŋˈkɝ/ To agree with someone or share the same opinion. Meaning Off Sound Off
discourse C1
/ˈdɪs.kɔːɹs/ Serious discussion or the exchange of ideas about a subject, in speech or writing. Meaning Off Sound Off
recourse C2
/ˈɹiːkɔɹs/ The use of someone or something for help in a difficult situation. Meaning Off Sound Off
incur B2
/ɪnˈkɝ/ To bring something unpleasant, such as cost, loss, or blame, upon yourself by your own actions. Meaning Off Sound Off
cursor B2
/ˈkɜɹsəɹ/ A small moving mark or arrow on a computer screen that shows where you are typing or pointing. Meaning Off Sound Off
incursion C2+
/ɪnˈkɜrʒən/ a sudden invasion or raid into another's territory Meaning Off Sound Off
excursus C2+
/ɛkˈskɜrsəs/ a detailed digression appended to or inserted within a text Meaning Off Sound Off

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