graying
|gray-ing|
B2
/ˈɡreɪɪŋ/
(gray)
neutral color
Etymology
Etymology Information
'gray' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'grǣg', where 'grǣg' meant 'gray'.
Historical Evolution
'grǣg' transformed into the Middle English word 'grey', and eventually became the modern English word 'gray'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'gray in color', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'gray', meaning to become gray or to make something gray.
The old building is slowly graying with age.
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Last updated: 2025/04/27 07:09