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English

relaying

|re-lay-ing|

B2

/rɪˈleɪɪŋ/

(relay)

pass on

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjective
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'relay' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'relayer', where 're-' meant 'again' and 'layer' meant 'to leave or let go'.

Historical Evolution

'relayer' transformed into the Middle English word 'relay', and eventually became the modern English word 'relay'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to leave or let go again', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to pass along or transmit'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'relay'.

She is relaying the message to the team.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45