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darning

|darn-ing|

🇺🇸

/ˈdɑrnɪŋ/

🇬🇧

/ˈdɑːnɪŋ/

(darn)

mend or repair

Base Form	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Adjective
darn	darned	darned	darning	darned

Etymology

Etymology Information

'darn' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'dern,' where 'dern' meant 'to hide or conceal.'

Historical Evolution

'dern' transformed into the modern English word 'darn' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to hide or conceal,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to mend by weaving yarn.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the act of mending a hole in knitted material by interweaving yarn with a needle.

She spent the afternoon darning her favorite sweater.

Synonyms

Verb 1

present participle of 'darn'.

She is darning the socks.

Examples

Idioms

Last updated: 2025/07/23 18:03