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toppled

|top/pled|

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/ˈtɑːpəld/

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/ˈtɒpəld/

(topple)

cause to fall

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

'topple' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'toplen', where 'top' meant 'to fall'.

Historical Evolution

'toplen' transformed into the modern English word 'topple'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to fall or cause to fall', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'topple'.

The statue was toppled during the protest.

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Antonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/19 19:43