scorched
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/skɔrtʃt/
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/skɔːtʃt/
(scorch)
intense heat
Etymology
Etymology Information
'scorch' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'scorchen,' where 'scorchen' meant 'to burn slightly.'
Historical Evolution
'scorchen' transformed into the modern English word 'scorch' through gradual phonetic changes.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to burn slightly,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to burn or dry out intensely.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'scorch'.
The sun scorched the grass, leaving it brown and brittle.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41