abask
|a-bask|
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/əˈbæsk/
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/əˈbɑːsk/
basking in warmth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abask' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'basken,' where 'bask' meant 'to warm oneself.'
Historical Evolution
'basken' transformed into the modern English word 'bask,' and eventually became the adjective 'abask' to describe the state of basking.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to warm oneself,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'basking in the sun or warmth.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
basking in the sun or warmth.
The cat lay abask on the windowsill, soaking up the afternoon sun.
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Last updated: 2025/03/29 20:21