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beached

|beached|

B2

/biːtʃt/

(beach)

sandy shore

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
beachbeachesbeachesbeachedbeachedbeaching
Etymology
Etymology Information

'beach' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'beche', where it referred to a shore or bank.

Historical Evolution

'beche' transformed into the modern English word 'beach', and the adjective form 'beached' evolved to describe something stranded on a beach.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'shore or bank', but over time it evolved to include the action of stranding on a beach.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'beach'.

The ship was beached during the storm.

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Adjective 1

stranded on a beach, typically referring to a marine animal or vessel.

The beached whale was a tragic sight.

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Last updated: 2025/06/18 23:39