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wounds

|wounds|

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/wuːndz/

(wound)

injury

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
woundwoundswoundswoundedwoundedwounding
Etymology
Etymology Information

'wound' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'wund', where it meant 'an injury or hurt'.

Historical Evolution

'wund' transformed into the Middle English word 'wounde', and eventually became the modern English word 'wound'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'an injury or hurt', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

injuries to the body, typically involving a break in the skin.

The soldier had several wounds from the battle.

Synonyms

injuriescutslacerations

Antonyms

Verb 1

third person singular form of 'wound', meaning to inflict an injury.

He wounds his enemies with sharp words.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45