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glutted

|glut/ted|

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/ɡlʌtɪd/

(glut)

excessive supply

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
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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