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English

sending

|send/ing|

A2

/ˈsɛndɪŋ/

(send)

dispatch

Base FormPluralPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPastPast ParticiplePast ParticiplePresent ParticiplePresent Participle
sendsenderssendssendssentresentsentresentsendingresending
Etymology
Etymology Information

'send' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'sendan', where 'sendan' meant 'to cause to go'.

Historical Evolution

'sendan' transformed into the Middle English word 'senden', and eventually became the modern English word 'send'.

Meaning Changes

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

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

the act of causing something to go or be taken to a particular destination.

She is sending a letter to her friend.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Verb 2

present participle of 'send'.

He is sending an email.

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39