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booted

|boot/ed|

B1

/ˈbuːtɪd/

(boot)

footwear or trunk

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjective
bootbootsbootsbootedbootedbootingboot-like
Etymology
Etymology Information

'boot' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'bote', where 'bote' meant 'a covering for the foot'.

Historical Evolution

'bote' transformed into the Middle English word 'boot', and eventually became the modern English word 'boot'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a covering for the foot', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a type of footwear'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'boot'.

He booted up the computer.

Adjective 1

wearing boots.

The booted soldiers marched through the field.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/17 15:36