abandoned
|a-ban-doned|
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/əˈbændənd/
(abandon)
leave or give up
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abandoned' originates from the Old French word 'abandoner', where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'bandon' meant 'control'.
Historical Evolution
'abandoner' transformed into the Middle English word 'abandounen', and eventually became the modern English word 'abandon'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bring under control', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to leave or desert'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having been deserted or left.
The abandoned house stood at the end of the street.
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Adjective 2
unrestrained or uninhibited.
She danced with abandoned joy.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35