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chorussed

/ˈkɒrəst/ — British spelling of chorused; the -ss- spelling is standard in British English verb (past tense and past participle) · British English spelling; used throughout the English-speaking world in this form
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What does chorussed mean?

'Chorussed' is the past tense and past participle of the verb 'chorus', meaning that a number of people spoke, sang, or shouted the same words at the same time. It is most often encountered in narrative prose: a class might have chorussed a greeting, an audience may have chorussed a reply, and worshippers can be said to have chorussed a hymn. The verb conveys unanimity and collective energy, compressing many voices into one act, which is why writers favour it for scenes of shared response. The double-s spelling is characteristic of British English, where verbs ending in a single vowel plus s commonly double the consonant before adding -ed (compare 'focussed'); American usage generally prefers the single-s form 'chorused'. Derived from Greek via Latin, the word belongs to a family that includes choral, chorister, and choir, all tracing back to the idea of a singing group performing together.

verb (past tense and past participle)

Past tense and past participle of 'chorus': said or sung together by a group of people at the same time, or (of a group) uttered something in unison.

Senses
  1. (of a group of people) said something simultaneously and in unison.
  2. (of a song or refrain) was performed by a chorus or choir.
Example

""Good morning, Miss," the class chorussed."

More examples

""Merry Christmas!" the children chorussed as their grandparents walked through the door."

"The congregation chorussed the final verse of the hymn with particular fervour."

Did you know?

When a whole classroom answers at once, teachers don't just hear it — they say the class chorussed it, a word that turns a roomful of voices into a single verb.

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Etymology of chorussed

The verb derives from 'chorus', which entered English in the mid-16th century from Latin 'chorus', itself borrowed from Greek 'khoros', meaning a company of singers or dancers. The Greek root also gave rise to 'choir' (via Old French 'quer') and underlies 'choral' and 'chorister'. The verb 'to chorus', meaning to utter in unison, developed from the noun in the early modern period, and the doubled-consonant spelling 'chorussed' reflects standard British orthographic practice.

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How chorussed is actually used

'Chorussed' is chiefly a British spelling; American English typically writes 'chorused' with a single s. The verb is most common in narrative writing to convey collective speech, often with quotation marks before the subject.

Easily confused with chorussed

chore

'Chore' is a routine task, whereas 'chorussed' is the past tense of chorus, meaning spoken in unison by a group.

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Words and phrases paired with chorussed

the crowd chorussed"Yes!" they chorussedchildren chorussed back

Rhymes with chorussed