What does premises mean?
Premises means plural of premise.
Premises
/ˈpɹɛmɪsɪz/ · noun
Meaning
plural of premise.
Definitions by Sense
- plural of premise
- third-person singular simple present indicative of premise
- Land, and all the built structures on it, especially when considered as a single place.
- (law) The subject of a conveyance or deed.
- (obsolete, slang, euphemistic) The vagina.
Example Sentences
The caretaker lives on the premises.
[…] ſhe charges her to put him to it as a virgin ought to do; and farther, that as ſoon as he entered the premiſes, with fome feigned reluctancy on her part, muſt fall into a fainting ſhriek, as if ſhe had fallen into a cold water in a hot fit.
Synonyms for premises
Antonyms for premises
Related Words
Word Forms
- præmises
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for premises?
Common synonyms include axe wound, bearded clam, beaver, berk.
What is the opposite of premises?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use premises in a sentence?
The caretaker lives on the premises.
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