Vp

/ˈlɪtl̩ ˈvi ˈpi/ adv, name, noun

adv, name, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Meaning at a glance

  • Primary sense: Initialism of vice president.
  • Grammar: vp is listed as adv, name, noun.
  • Nearest alternatives: archon, chancellor, chief executive, chief executive officer.
  • Usage evidence: In 2008, a record 69.9 million watched Joe Biden and Sarah Palin face off on television in the most-watched VP debate, according to Nielsen.

How to use "vp"

  1. Start with the primary definition, then check the part of speech before placing the word in a sentence.
  2. Compare nearby synonyms to make sure "vp" carries the exact meaning, tone, and strength you need.
  3. Use the example sentence as a context check. If your sentence uses the word differently, confirm that the grammar still fits.

Meaning check

  • Does the word fit the sentence's grammar?
  • Does it match the intended tone rather than only the dictionary definition?
  • Would a simpler synonym be clearer for the reader?
  • Is there enough surrounding context to prevent ambiguity?

Source and review context

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Before you rely on this definition

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Definition decision workflow

1. Identify the role

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2. Test the nearest option

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3. Confirm with context

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Initialism of vice president. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
  2. 2
    A phrase headed by little v.

    "Wherever an object fails to undergo EPP-driven raising into the v'''P-domain, it remains VP-internal. In the context of the phase-based Probe/Goal/Agree system of Chomsky (2000 onwards) and, in particular, (the strict version of) the Phase Impenetrability Condition (PIC), material located in the VP-domain is subject to Spellout upon completion of the v'''P phase."

  3. 3
    Initialism of verb phrase. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
  4. 4
    Initialism of victory point. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
Adverb
  1. 1
    Obsolete typography of up. alt-of, not-comparable, obsolete

    "With ſence whereof whileſt ſo thy ſoftened ſpirit Is inly toucht, and humbled with meeke zeale, Through meditation of his endleſſe merit, Lift vp thy mind to th’ author of thy weale, And to his ſoueraine mercie doe appeale; Learne him to loue, that loued thee ſo deare,"

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    Initialism of Vice President (of the United States). abbreviation, alt-of, initialism

    "In 2008, a record 69.9 million watched Joe Biden and Sarah Palin face off on television in the most-watched VP debate, according to Nielsen."

Synonyms

All synonyms
archonchancellorchief executivechief executive officerdeanexecutive

Example

"In 2008, a record 69.9 million watched Joe Biden and Sarah Palin face off on television in the most-watched VP debate, according to Nielsen."

Common questions

What does "vp" mean?

Initialism of vice president.

What is a synonym for "vp"?

Common synonyms include: archon, chancellor, chief executive, chief executive officer, dean, executive.

How do you use "vp" in a sentence?

In 2008, a record 69.9 million watched Joe Biden and Sarah Palin face off on television in the most-watched VP debate, according to Nielsen.

How do you pronounce "vp"?

Pronounced /ˈlɪtl̩ ˈvi ˈpi/.

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