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abreed

|a-breed|

C2

/əˈbriːd/

to breed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'abreed' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'abreden,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'brede' meant 'to breed.'

Historical Evolution

'abreden' transformed into the modern English word 'abreed.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to breed or produce offspring,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to produce offspring or propagate.

The rare species was able to abreed successfully in captivity.

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Last updated: 2025/04/06 00:36