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conveying

|con-vey-ing|

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/kənˈveɪɪŋ/

(convey)

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Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjective
conveyconveysconveysconveyedconveyedconveyingconveyanceunclearconveyedconveyable
Etymology
Etymology Information

'convey' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'conveier', where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'veier' meant 'to carry'.

Historical Evolution

'conveier' transformed into the Middle English word 'conveien', and eventually became the modern English word 'convey'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to carry together', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to communicate or transport'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'convey'.

She is conveying her thoughts clearly.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35