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teeth

|teeth|

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/tiːθ/

(tooth)

hard biting structure

Base FormPluralAdjectiveAdjectiveAdverb
toothteethtoothytoothlesstoothily
Etymology
Etymology Information

'teeth' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'tēð', which is the plural of 'tooth'.

Historical Evolution

'tēð' transformed into the Middle English word 'teeth', and eventually became the modern English word 'teeth'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'the plural of tooth', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

plural form of 'tooth'.

The dentist checked all my teeth for cavities.

Synonyms

Noun 2

a set of hard, bony structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing.

Sharks have rows of sharp teeth.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41