adance
|a-dance|
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/əˈdæns/
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/əˈdɑːns/
in a state of dancing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adance' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'adans,' where 'a-' meant 'in' and 'dance' meant 'to move rhythmically.'
Historical Evolution
'adans' transformed into the modern English word 'adance' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in a state of dancing,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
in a state of dancing or moving rhythmically.
The leaves were adance in the wind.
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Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/03 04:53
