Meaning of hail from | Babel Free
Definitions
To be a native of, to come from, to originate from; to have as one's birth place or residence.
Equivalents
Examples
“1998, August 23; the episode Lard of the Dance (wikiquote) from the tenth season [Willie] Saints be praised. I'm from Scotland! Where do ya hail from? [Homer] Uh, North... Kilt-town.”
“My niece speaks French but she hails from Hampshire.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
See also
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