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pasturing

|pas/tur/ing|

🇺🇸

/ˈpæs.tʃər.ɪŋ/

🇬🇧

/ˈpɑːs.tʃər.ɪŋ/

(pasture)

grazing land

Base Form	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
pasture	pastures	pastures	pastures	pastured	pastured	pasturing

Etymology

Etymology Information

'pasture' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'pastura', where 'pastus' meant 'to feed'.

Historical Evolution

'pastura' transformed into the Old French word 'pasture', and eventually became the modern English word 'pasture'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to feed animals', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'land for grazing'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the act of allowing animals to graze in a pasture.

Pasturing is essential for maintaining healthy livestock.

Synonyms

Verb 1

present participle of 'pasture'.

The farmer is pasturing his cattle in the field.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42