Beavered: meaning, definitions and examples

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beavered

 

[ ˈbiːvərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

The term 'beavered' refers to the action of working diligently or industriously, akin to how beavers engage in building and maintaining their lodges and dams. It often implies putting in considerable effort or labor towards a task.

Synonyms

labored, toiled, worked

Examples of usage

  • She beavered away at her assignments all weekend.
  • He had beavered on the project until it was completed.
  • They beavered together to finish the house renovations.

Translations

Translations of the word "beavered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 castorado

🇮🇳 बीवर किया

🇩🇪 geastet

🇮🇩 bekerja keras

🇺🇦 працював багато

🇵🇱 pracowity

🇯🇵 ビーバーされた

🇫🇷 castorisé

🇪🇸 castorado

🇹🇷 beavered

🇰🇷 비버된

🇸🇦 بافيرد

🇨🇿 bobří

🇸🇰 bobrovitý

🇨🇳 海狸般的

🇸🇮 delo

🇮🇸 býfur

🇰🇿 боберленген

🇬🇪 ბევერის

🇦🇿 düzyazılı

🇲🇽 castorado

Etymology

The verb 'beaver' originates from the Old English 'beofor', which is derived from Proto-Germanic *beōfō, meaning the animal known as the beaver. Historically, beavers have been known for their industrious nature, especially in building their habitats. This association with hard work led to the surrealistic use of 'beavered' as a verb form indicating someone working hard or diligently. In early literature, references to beavers depicted them as symbols of persistence and dedication, thus enriching the verb's connotation with themes of labor and effort. The evolution of the term further integrates its connotation of industry into modern English, frequently appearing in informal contexts to describe unwavering work ethic.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,098, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.