clouding
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B2
/ˈklaʊdɪŋ/
(cloud)
visible mass in the sky
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,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'visible mass of condensed water vapor.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'cloud'.
The sky is clouding over.
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