toppled
|top/pled|
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/ˈtɑːpəld/
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/ˈtɒpəld/
(topple)
cause to fall
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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Last updated: 2025/01/19 19:43