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tethered

|teth/ered|

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🇺🇸

/ˈtɛðərd/

🇬🇧

/ˈtɛðəd/

(tether)

tied or fastened

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
tethertetherstetheredtetheredtethering
Etymology
Etymology Information

'tether' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'tjōðr', where 'tjōðr' meant 'a rope or chain for tying'.

Historical Evolution

'tjōðr' transformed into the Middle English word 'tether', and eventually became the modern English word 'tether'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a rope or chain for tying', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to tie or fasten something'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'tether'.

The horse was tethered to a post.

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Last updated: 2025/01/23 14:12