removers
|re-mov-ers|
B2
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/rɪˈmuːvərz/
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/rɪˈmuːvəz/
(remover)
to take away
Etymology
Etymology Information
'remover' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'removen,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'movere' meant 'to move.'
Historical Evolution
'removen' changed from the Old French word 'remouvoir' and eventually became the modern English word 'remove.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to move back or away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to take away or eliminate.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing that removes something.
The removers took away all the old furniture.
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Last updated: 2025/05/20 14:51