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smith's

|smith|

/smɪθs/

(smith)

metal crafting

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
smith	smiths	smiths	smithed	smithed	smithing

Etymology

Etymology Information

'smith' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'smiþ', where the Proto-Germanic root '*smiþaz' meant 'craftsman who works metal'.

Historical Evolution

'smith' changed from Old English word 'smiþ' and through Middle English eventually became the modern English word 'smith'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a craftsman who works metal', and this basic meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

possessive form of 'smith' — indicates something belonging to a smith (e.g., the smith's hammer).

The smith's hammer was well-worn.

Synonyms

blacksmith's (in context)metalworker's (in context)

Noun 2

possessive form used with the proper name 'Smith' (i.e., belonging to a person or family named Smith).

smith's decision surprised everyone.

Auxiliary Verb 1

contraction of 'Smith is' or 'Smith has' (e.g., "Smith's gone" = "Smith has gone" / "Smith's late" = "Smith is late").

smith's gone to town.

Synonyms

Smith isSmith has

Examples

Last updated: 2025/11/30 15:07