from
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🇺🇸
/frʌm/
🇬🇧
/frɒm/
starting point
Etymology
Etymology Information
'from' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'fram,' where 'fram' meant 'forward' or 'away.'
Historical Evolution
'fram' changed from Old English word 'fram' and eventually became the modern English word 'from'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'forward' or 'away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of indicating a starting point in space or time.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Preposition 1
indicating the point in space at which a journey, motion, or action starts.
She walked from the park to her house.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35