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angers

|an-gers|

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/ˈæŋɡərz/

🇬🇧

/ˈæŋɡəz/

(anger)

strong displeasure

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjective
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'anger' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'angr', where 'angr' meant 'grief, sorrow, distress'.

Historical Evolution

'angr' changed from Old Norse to Old French 'anger', and eventually became the modern English word 'anger'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'grief or sorrow', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'strong displeasure or rage'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

plural form of 'anger', meaning strong feelings of displeasure or rage.

His angers are well known among his friends.

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Verb 1

third person singular present tense of 'anger', meaning to make someone angry.

She angers easily when people are rude.

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Last updated: 2025/08/07 06:51