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bundles

|bun/dles|

B1

/ˈbʌndəlz/

(bundle)

collection tied together

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjective
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'bundle' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'bondel,' where 'bond' meant 'to bind.'

Historical Evolution

'bondel' transformed into the modern English word 'bundle' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to bind or tie together,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together.

She carried a bundle of clothes to the laundry.

Synonyms

Verb 1

to tie or wrap together.

He bundled the newspapers for recycling.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/31 05:06