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hampered

|ham/pered|

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/ˈhæmpərd/

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/ˈhæmpəd/

(hamper)

hinder or basket

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

'hamper' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'hamperen,' where 'hamper' meant 'to impede or obstruct.'

Historical Evolution

'hamperen' transformed into the modern English word 'hamper' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to impede or obstruct,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'hamper'.

The progress was hampered by the heavy rain.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41