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grooving

|groov-ing|

B2

/ˈɡruːvɪŋ/

(groove)

long, narrow cut

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
groovegroovesgroovesgroovedgroovedgrooving
Etymology
Etymology Information

'groove' originates from Middle Dutch, specifically the word 'groeve', where 'groeve' meant 'furrow or pit'.

Historical Evolution

'groeve' transformed into the English word 'groove' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a furrow or pit', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a long, narrow cut or depression'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'groove'.

She was grooving to the music all night long.

Synonyms

Verb 2

to create a groove or channel in a surface.

The carpenter was grooving the wood for the joint.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42