mouse
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/maʊs/
small rodent or device
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mouse' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'mūs', where 'mūs' meant 'mouse'.
Historical Evolution
'mūs' changed from the Proto-Germanic word 'mūs' and eventually became the modern English word 'mouse'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a small rodent', but over time it evolved to also mean 'a computer device'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small rodent with a pointed snout, small rounded ears, and a long tail.
The cat caught a mouse in the garden.
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Noun 2
a hand-held device used to control a cursor on a computer screen.
She clicked the mouse to open the file.
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Verb 1
to move stealthily or quietly, like a mouse.
He moused around the house, trying not to wake anyone.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35