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English

chatted

|chat/ted|

A2

/ˈtʃætɪd/

(chat)

informal conversation

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjectiveAdverb
chatchatschattingchatschattedchattedchattingchattychattily
Etymology
Etymology Information

'chat' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'chateren,' where 'chater' meant 'to chatter or prattle.'

Historical Evolution

'chateren' transformed into the modern English word 'chat' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to chatter or prattle,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to talk in a friendly and informal way.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'chat'.

They chatted for hours about their favorite books.

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Last updated: 2025/01/14 12:06