bass
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/beɪs/
low sound or pitch
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bass' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'basse,' where 'basse' meant 'low.'
Historical Evolution
'basse' transformed into the modern English word 'bass.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'low,' and over time it evolved into its current meanings related to sound, fish, and musical instruments.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a low, deep voice or sound.
The bass of the song was very powerful.
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Noun 2
a type of fish found in both freshwater and saltwater.
He caught a large bass in the lake.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45