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taming

|tam/ing|

B2

/ˈteɪmɪŋ/

(tame)

domesticated

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleComparativeComparativeSuperlativeSuperlativeNounNounAdjectiveAdverb
tametamerstamestamestamedtamedtamingtamermore tameabletamestmost tameabletamenesstamertamertamely
Etymology
Etymology Information

'tame' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'tam,' where 'tam' meant 'domesticated or gentle.'

Historical Evolution

'tam' changed from Old English word 'tam' and eventually became the modern English word 'tame.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'domesticated or gentle,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'tame'.

The process of taming a wild animal requires patience.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42