glutted
|glut/ted|
C1
/ɡlʌtɪd/
(glut)
excessive supply
Etymology
Etymology Information
'glut' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'gloter,' where 'gloter' meant 'to swallow or devour.'
Historical Evolution
'gloter' transformed into the Middle English word 'glutten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'glut.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to swallow or devour,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to fill beyond capacity.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'glut'.
The market was glutted with cheap imports.
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Adjective 1
filled beyond capacity, often to the point of excess.
The glutted riverbanks overflowed after the storm.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45