picked
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/pɪkt/
(pick)
select or remove
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pick' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'piken', where 'piken' meant 'to peck or pierce'.
Historical Evolution
'piken' transformed into the modern English word 'pick'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to peck or pierce', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to choose or select'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'pick'.
She picked the flowers from the garden.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42