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channels

|chan/nels|

B1

/ˈtʃænəlz/

(channel)

pathway for flow

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjective
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'channel' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'chanel,' where 'canal' meant 'waterway.'

Historical Evolution

'chanel' transformed into the Middle English word 'chanell,' and eventually became the modern English word 'channel.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'waterway,' but over time it evolved to include meanings related to communication and broadcasting.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a passage for water or other fluids to flow through.

The water flowed through the channels in the garden.

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Noun 2

a medium for communication or broadcasting.

The news was broadcasted on multiple channels.

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Verb 1

to direct or guide along a particular path.

She channeled her energy into her studies.

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Verb 2

to form a channel in.

The river channeled through the valley.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45