placing
|plac/ing|
B1
/ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
(place)
specific location
Etymology
Etymology Information
'place' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'place', where 'place' meant 'open space'.
Historical Evolution
'place' changed from the Old French word 'place' and eventually became the modern English word 'place'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'open space', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to put something in a particular position'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'place'.
She is placing the books on the shelf.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40