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resuming

|re-sum-ing|

B2

🇺🇸

/rɪˈzuːmɪŋ/

🇬🇧

/rɪˈzjuːmɪŋ/

(resume)

begin again

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'resume' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'resumere,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'sumere' meant 'to take.'

Historical Evolution

'resumere' transformed into the Old French word 'resumer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'resume' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to take up again,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

continuing an activity after a pause or interruption.

After the break, the meeting is resuming.

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Verb 2

present participle form of 'resume'.

She is resuming her studies after a year off.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41