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fetch

 

[ fɛtʃ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

programming

To retrieve data from a server or database using a network request, typically done in web development.

Synonyms

get, obtain, retrieve

Examples of usage

  • The front-end developer will fetch the latest data from the API.
  • The application fetches the user's information upon login.
Context #2 | Noun

dog training

A command used to instruct a dog to retrieve an object or bring something back.

Synonyms

bring back, get, retrieve

Examples of usage

  • The dog quickly obeyed the fetch command and brought the ball back.
  • Training a dog to do fetch can be a fun and rewarding experience.

Translations

Translations of the word "fetch" in other languages:

🇵🇹 buscar

🇮🇳 लाना

🇩🇪 holen

🇮🇩 mengambil

🇺🇦 отримати

🇵🇱 przynieść

🇯🇵 取る (toru)

🇫🇷 aller chercher

🇪🇸 buscar

🇹🇷 getirmek

🇰🇷 가져오다 (gajyeooda)

🇸🇦 جلب (jilb)

🇨🇿 přinést

🇸🇰 priniesť

🇨🇳 取 (qǔ)

🇸🇮 prinesi

🇮🇸 sækja

🇰🇿 алып келу

🇬🇪 მოტანა (mot'ana)

🇦🇿 gətirmək

🇲🇽 buscar

Etymology

The word 'fetch' originated from Old English 'fetian', meaning 'to bring, carry, or fetch'. Over time, the meaning of the word has evolved to include various contexts, such as data retrieval in programming and dog training commands.

See also: fetching.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,518 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.