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shipped

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B1

/ʃɪpt/

(ship)

sea vessel

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
shipshipsshipsshippedshippedshippingshipment
Etymology
Etymology Information

'ship' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'scip', where 'scip' meant 'vessel for sea travel'.

Historical Evolution

'scip' transformed into the Middle English word 'ship', and eventually became the modern English word 'ship'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'vessel for sea travel', but over time it evolved to include the act of transporting goods.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'ship'.

The goods were shipped yesterday.

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Last updated: 2025/01/22 03:10