stoop
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B2
/stuːp/
bend or lower
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stoop' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'stoupen,' where 'stoup' meant 'to bend.'
Historical Evolution
'stoupen' transformed into the modern English word 'stoop.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bend,' but over time it evolved to include meanings related to lowering oneself morally.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house.
She sat on the stoop, watching the sunset.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to bend one's head or body forward and downward.
He stooped to pick up the coin.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45