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fetching

|fetch/ing|

B2

/ˈfɛtʃɪŋ/

(fetch)

attractive appearance

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'fetch' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'feccan,' where 'feccan' meant 'to bring or get.'

Historical Evolution

'feccan' transformed into the Middle English word 'fecchen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'fetch.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to bring or get something,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'fetch'.

The dog is fetching the ball.

Adjective 1

attractive or charming in appearance.

She wore a fetching red dress to the party.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41