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bundling

|bun-dl-ing|

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/ˈbʌndlɪŋ/

(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

Verb 1

the act of tying or wrapping things together into a bundle.

She was bundling the newspapers for recycling.

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Verb 2

to move or push someone or something quickly and roughly.

He was bundling the kids into the car.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40