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summered

 

[ ˈsʌmərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

seasonal spending

Summered is the past tense of the verb 'summer,' which means to spend or pass time during the summer season. It can refer to both people and activities that occur in this season, emphasizing leisure and enjoyment during warmer months.

Synonyms

holidayed, recreationally stayed, vacationed

Examples of usage

  • They summered in the countryside every year.
  • We summered by the beach, enjoying the sun and surf.
  • Last year, she summered in Europe, exploring different cultures.

Translations

Translations of the word "summered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 veranou

🇮🇳 गर्मी में बिताया

🇩🇪 sommerte

🇮🇩 musim panas

🇺🇦 літній

🇵🇱 spędził lato

🇯🇵 夏を過ごした

🇫🇷 été

🇪🇸 veraneó

🇹🇷 yaz

🇰🇷 여름을 보냈다

🇸🇦 صيف

🇨🇿 letní

🇸🇰 letný

🇨🇳 夏天

🇸🇮 poletni

🇮🇸 sumar

🇰🇿 жаз

🇬🇪 ზაფხულში

🇦🇿 yay

🇲🇽 verano

Word origin

The term 'summered' derives from the Middle English word 'somere,' which is rooted in the Old English 'sumor.' The origins can be traced further back to Proto-Germanic *sumaraz, and even earlier to the Proto-Indo-European root *sē, which means 'to shine' or 'to be warm.' The application of the word evolved over centuries to not only denote the warmest season of the year but also to invoke feelings of relaxation and joy associated with summer activities. Historically, the concept of summer was linked to agricultural cycles and the harvest seasons, shaping how societies engaged with this period. In modern usage, the word pertains to the enjoyment and leisure associated with the warmer months, highlighting outdoor activities, travel, and family time.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,602, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.