frame
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B1
/freɪm/
enclosure or structure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'frame' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'framian,' where 'fram' meant 'forward' or 'from.'
Historical Evolution
'framian' transformed into the Middle English word 'framen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'frame.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to be useful or to benefit,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to construct or enclose.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rigid structure that surrounds or encloses something such as a door or window.
The picture was placed in a beautiful wooden frame.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to construct by fitting parts together.
They framed the house in just a few weeks.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39