wreck
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/rɛk/
destroyed or ruined
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wreck' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'wrecan,' where 'wrecan' meant 'to drive, force out, avenge.'
Historical Evolution
'wrecan' transformed into the Middle English word 'wreke,' and eventually became the modern English word 'wreck.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to drive or force out,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'destroy or ruin.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a ship that has sunk or been destroyed.
Divers explored the wreck of the Titanic.
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Noun 2
a person or thing that has suffered ruin or severe damage.
After the accident, he was an emotional wreck.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40