dream
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A2
/driːm/
imaginative vision
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dream' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'drēam', where 'drēam' meant 'joy' or 'music'.
Historical Evolution
'drēam' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'dream'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'joy' or 'music', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep.
I had a strange dream last night.
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Noun 2
a cherished aspiration, ambition, or ideal.
Her dream is to become a doctor.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35