bottom
|bot/tom|
B1
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/ˈbɑːtəm/
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/ˈbɒtəm/
lowest point
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bottom' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'botm', where 'botm' meant 'ground' or 'foundation'.
Historical Evolution
'botm' changed from Old English word 'botm' and eventually became the modern English word 'bottom'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'ground or foundation', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lowest part or point'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the lowest part or point of something.
The bottom of the ocean is still largely unexplored.
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Verb 1
to reach the lowest point or level.
The stock market bottomed out last year.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35