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acraze

|a-craze|

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/əˈkreɪz/

intense excitement

Etymology
Etymology Information

'acraze' originates from the English word 'craze,' where 'a-' is an intensifying prefix.

Historical Evolution

'craze' transformed into 'acraze' to emphasize a heightened state of excitement.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'craze' meant 'a temporary passion,' but 'acraze' evolved to mean 'intense excitement.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a state of intense excitement or enthusiasm.

The new game sent the fans into an acraze.

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Last updated: 2025/04/26 09:36