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whirler

|whirl/er|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈwɜːrlər/

🇬🇧

/ˈwɜːlə/

(whirl)

circular motion

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
whirlwhirlerswhirlswhirlswhirledwhirledwhirling
Etymology
Etymology Information

'whirler' originates from the English word 'whirl,' which comes from Middle English 'whirlen,' meaning 'to turn rapidly.'

Historical Evolution

'whirlen' transformed into the modern English word 'whirl,' and 'whirler' was derived from it by adding the suffix '-er.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'whirl' meant 'to turn rapidly,' and 'whirler' has maintained the meaning of something or someone that turns rapidly.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person or thing that whirls.

The dancer was a graceful whirler on the stage.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42