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braced

|braced|

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/breɪst/

(brace)

prepare or support

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'brace' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'brace', where 'brace' meant 'arms'.

Historical Evolution

'brace' changed from the Old French word 'brace' and eventually became the modern English word 'brace'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'arms', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to prepare or support'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'brace'.

She braced herself for the impact.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35