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roaming

|roam/ing|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈroʊ.mɪŋ/

🇬🇧

/ˈrəʊ.mɪŋ/

(roam)

wander aimlessly

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'roam' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'romen,' where 'romen' meant 'to wander.'

Historical Evolution

'romen' transformed into the modern English word 'roam.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to wander aimlessly,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

moving about or traveling aimlessly or unsystematically, especially over a wide area.

The sheep were roaming freely in the field.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45