arriving
|ar-riv-ing|
A2
/əˈraɪvɪŋ/
(arrive)
reach destination
Etymology
Etymology Information
'arrive' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'arriver', where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'ripa' meant 'shore'.
Historical Evolution
'arriver' transformed into the Middle English word 'ariven', and eventually became the modern English word 'arrive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to reach the shore', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to reach a destination'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'arrive'.
The train is arriving at the station.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45