switched
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B1
/swɪtʃt/
(switch)
change or shift
Etymology
Etymology Information
'switch' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'swicchen,' where 'swicchen' meant 'to move quickly.'
Historical Evolution
'swicchen' transformed into the modern English word 'switch' through gradual phonetic changes.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to move quickly,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to change or exchange.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'switch'.
She switched the lights off before leaving.
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Last updated: 2025/07/23 19:45