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clouded

|cloud-ed|

B2

/ˈklaʊdɪd/

(cloud)

visible mass in the sky

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjective
cloudcloudscloudscloudedcloudedcloudingcloudy
Etymology
Etymology Information

'cloud' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'clud,' where 'clud' meant 'mass of rock or hill.'

Historical Evolution

'clud' transformed into the Middle English word 'cloud,' and eventually became the modern English word 'cloud.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'mass of rock or hill,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'visible mass of condensed water vapor.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'cloud'.

Her judgment was clouded by emotions.

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Adjective 1

covered or obscured by clouds; not clear.

The sky was clouded, making it difficult to see the stars.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40