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Babble and Babel are two terms that often cause confusion due to their similar pronunciation and spelling. The term babble refers to the act of talking incoherently or chatter meaninglessly, usually suggesting a continuous murmur of voices.
Check pronunciation: stern. Definition of stern adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb stern, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
There is one meaning in OED's entry for the verb stern. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.
stern definition: 1. severe, or showing disapproval: 2. If something, such as a job, is stern, it is difficult: 3…. Learn more.
BABEL meaning: 1. the confusing sound of many people talking at the same time or using different languages: 2…. Learn more.
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