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tweaked

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/twiːkt/

(tweak)

small adjustment

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'tweak' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'twikken,' where 'twik-' meant 'to pinch or pull.'

Historical Evolution

'twikken' transformed into the modern English word 'tweak' through gradual phonetic changes.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to pinch or pull,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make small adjustments.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'tweak'.

He tweaked the design to improve its efficiency.

Synonyms

adjustedmodified

Antonyms

left unchanged

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Idioms

tweak someone's nose

Last updated: 2025/05/14 04:07