commonly-borne
|com-mon-ly-borne|
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/ˈkɑːmənli bɔːrn/
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/ˈkɒmənli bɔːn/
(borne)
widely carried
Etymology
Etymology Information
'borne' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'beran,' where 'beran' meant 'to carry or bear.'
Historical Evolution
'beran' transformed into the Middle English word 'beren,' and eventually became the modern English word 'borne.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to carry or bear something,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'carried or transmitted.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
carried or transmitted by common means or methods.
The disease is commonly-borne by mosquitoes.
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Last updated: 2025/06/06 13:51