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stomping

|stomp/ing|

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/ˈstɑːmpɪŋ/

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/ˈstɒmpɪŋ/

(stomp)

heavy steps

Base Form	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
stomp	stomps	stomps	stomped	stomped	stomping

Etymology

Etymology Information

'stomp' originates from the Dutch word 'stompen', where 'stomp' meant 'to strike or pound'.

Historical Evolution

'stompen' transformed into the English word 'stomp' in the 19th century.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to strike or pound', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to walk with heavy steps'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to walk with heavy, forceful steps, often to express anger or frustration.

He was stomping around the house after the argument.

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Verb 2

present participle form of 'stomp'.

The children were stomping in the puddles.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45