hurt
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🇺🇸
/hɜrt/
🇬🇧
/hɜːt/
pain or injury
Etymology
'hurt' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'hurter,' where 'hurter' meant 'to strike or collide.'
'hurter' transformed into the Middle English word 'hurten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'hurt.'
Initially, it meant 'to strike or collide,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to cause pain or injury.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a feeling of pain or distress.
The hurt from the breakup lingered for months.
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Verb 1
to cause physical pain or injury to someone or something.
He hurt his knee while playing soccer.
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Verb 2
to cause emotional pain or distress to someone.
Her words really hurt him.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35