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grass

|grass|

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/ɡræs/

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/ɡrɑːs/

green plant

Etymology
Etymology Information

'grass' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'græs,' where 'græs' meant 'herb or plant.'

Historical Evolution

'græs' transformed into the Middle English word 'gras,' and eventually became the modern English word 'grass.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'herb or plant,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a common plant with narrow green leaves.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a common plant with narrow green leaves, often found in lawns and fields.

The children played on the grass.

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Verb 1

to cover an area with grass.

They decided to grass the new park.

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Verb 2

to inform on someone to the authorities.

He grassed on his accomplices to the police.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35