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stamping

|stamp/ing|

B2

/ˈstæmpɪŋ/

(stamp)

impress or mark

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjective
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'stamp' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'stampen', where 'stampen' meant 'to pound or crush'.

Historical Evolution

'stampen' transformed into the modern English word 'stamp'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to pound or crush', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to bring down one's foot heavily'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the act of stamping or the sound produced by stamping.

The stamping of the crowd was deafening.

Synonyms

Verb 1

present participle of 'stamp'.

She was stamping her feet to keep warm.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40