hushing
|hush/ing|
B2
/ˈhʌʃɪŋ/
(hush)
quiet
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hush' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'husht', where 'husht' meant 'silent'.
Historical Evolution
'husht' transformed into the modern English word 'hush'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'silent', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make quiet'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'hush', meaning to make someone or something quiet or silent.
The librarian was hushing the noisy students.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45