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staffed

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B2

🇺🇸

/stæft/

🇬🇧

/stɑːft/

(staff)

group of workers

Base FormPluralPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleVerbVerbAdjective
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'staff' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'stæf', where 'stæf' meant 'stick or rod'.

Historical Evolution

'stæf' changed from Old English word 'stæf' and eventually became the modern English word 'staff'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'stick or rod', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a group of people working together'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'staff'.

The office was staffed with experienced professionals.

Synonyms

mannedfilled

Antonyms

unmannedvacant

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Idioms

fully staffed

Last updated: 2025/02/08 00:51