splash
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B1
/splæʃ/
scatter liquid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'splash' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'splashen,' where 'splash' meant 'to scatter liquid.'
Historical Evolution
'splashen' transformed into the modern English word 'splash' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to scatter liquid,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a sound made by something striking or falling into liquid.
The splash of the stone in the pond was loud.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to cause (a liquid) to scatter and fall in drops.
She splashed water on her face to wake up.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45