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English

hare

|hare|

B2

🇺🇸

/hɛr/

🇬🇧

/heə/

swift runner

Etymology
Etymology Information

'hare' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hara', where 'hara' meant 'hare'.

Historical Evolution

'hara' changed from Old English word 'hara' and eventually became the modern English word 'hare'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'hare', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a fast-running, long-eared mammal that resembles a large rabbit, having long hind legs and typically found in open country.

The hare darted across the field.

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Verb 1

to run or move swiftly, often in a hurried or frantic manner.

He hared down the street to catch the bus.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35