tilling
|till-ing|
B1
/ˈtɪlɪŋ/
(till)
until; cultivate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'till' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'tilian', where 'til-' meant 'to strive or aim'.
Historical Evolution
'tilian' transformed into the Middle English word 'tillen', and eventually became the modern English word 'till'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to strive or aim', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to cultivate land'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'till', meaning to prepare and cultivate land for crops.
Farmers are tilling the fields to prepare for planting season.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45