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steaming

|steam/ing|

/ˈstiːmɪŋ/

(steam)

vapor

Base Form	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
steam	steams	steams	steams	steamed	steamed	steaming

Etymology

Etymology Information

'steam' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'stēam', where 'stēam' meant 'vapor'.

Historical Evolution

'stēam' changed from Old English word 'stēam' and eventually became the modern English word 'steam'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'vapor or gas', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to emit vapor'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'steam'.

The vegetables are steaming on the stove.

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Adjective 1

producing or emitting steam.

The steaming pot filled the kitchen with warmth.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45