dreaming
|dream/ing|
B1
/ˈdriːmɪŋ/
(dream)
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
Verb 1
present participle of 'dream'.
She was dreaming about her future.
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