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locked

|locked|

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/lɑkt/

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/lɒkt/

(lock)

secure fastening

Base Form	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
lock	locks	locking	locks	locked	locked	locking

Etymology

Etymology Information

'lock' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'loc,' where 'loc' meant 'fastening or enclosure.'

Historical Evolution

'loc' changed from Old English word 'loc' and eventually became the modern English word 'lock'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'fastening or enclosure,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a device for securing something.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'lock'.

She locked the door before leaving.

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Adjective 1

secured with a lock or fastener.

The door was locked to prevent entry.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45