Begrime: meaning, definitions and examples
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begrime
[ bษชหษกraษชm ]
to make dirty
To begrime means to make something dirty or to cover it with grime. This often involves the addition of soot, dirt, or other pollutants that can cling to surfaces and create an unsanitary condition. It is typically used in contexts where something has been soiled through exposure to elements or neglect. The term suggests a significant level of dirtiness that may require considerable effort to clean.
Synonyms
dirty, filth, grime, smudge, soil
Examples of usage
- The storm begrimed the windows of the house.
- His work clothes were begrimed after a day in the factory.
- The old walls were begrimed with years of neglect.
- The engines were begrimed with oil and dirt.
Translations
Translations of the word "begrime" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sujar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคฆเคพ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช beflecken
๐ฎ๐ฉ mencemari
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐะฑััะดะฝัะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ zabrudziฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฑใ
๐ซ๐ท salir
๐ช๐ธ manchar
๐น๐ท kirletmek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ฝํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชููุซ
๐จ๐ฟ zneฤistit
๐ธ๐ฐ zneฤistiลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅผ่
๐ธ๐ฎ umaลพati
๐ฎ๐ธ skรญta
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะปะฐัะฐะฟัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแซแฃแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงirklษndirmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ manchar
Etymology
The word 'begrime' originated in the English language in the early 19th century. It is derived from the prefix 'be-' which has a similar function to the verb-forming suffix and often implies 'to make' or 'to cause to be', combined with 'grime', which refers to dirt or filth. The earliest recorded use of 'begrime' appears in literature where it was used to describe the action of soiling an object or a place with dirt. The evolution of the term reflects a growing awareness of cleanliness and hygiene during the industrial revolution, as urban environments became increasingly polluted. The word has since maintained its relevance, often used in both literal and metaphorical contexts to describe a state of being tarnished or corrupted.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,124, 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.