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English

walled

|walled|

B2

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/wɔld/

🇬🇧

/wɔːld/

(wall)

barrier

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleVerb
wallwallswallswallswalledwalledwallingwalling
Etymology
Etymology Information

'walled' originates from the Old English word 'weall,' which meant 'a wall or rampart.'

Historical Evolution

'weall' transformed into the Middle English word 'wal,' and eventually became the modern English word 'wall.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a physical barrier,' 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 'wall'.

They walled the city to protect it from invaders.

Adjective 1

enclosed or surrounded by a wall or walls.

The walled garden was a peaceful retreat.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45