dodging
|dodg-ing|
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/ˈdɑːdʒɪŋ/
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/ˈdɒdʒɪŋ/
(dodge)
quick avoidance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dodge' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'doggen,' where 'doggen' meant 'to follow closely.'
Historical Evolution
'doggen' transformed into the modern English word 'dodge' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to follow closely,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to avoid or evade.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the act of moving quickly to avoid something.
He was dodging the traffic as he crossed the street.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41