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tapped

|tapped|

/tæpt/

(tap)

control flow or strike lightly

Base Form	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
tap	taps	tapping	taps	tapped	tapped	tapping

Etymology

Etymology Information

'tap' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'tæppa', where 'tæppa' meant 'stopper or plug'.

Historical Evolution

'tæppa' changed from Old English word 'tæppa' and eventually became the modern English word 'tap'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'stopper or plug', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to strike lightly'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'tap'.

She tapped the screen to open the app.

Synonyms

Adjective 1

having been fitted with a tap or faucet.

The keg was tapped for the party.

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Last updated: 2025/02/20 01:17