wild — living or growing in natural conditions; not domesticated or cultivated
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: living or growing in natural conditions; not domesticated or cultivated
Pronunciation (IPA): /waɪld/
Example Sentences
- My hair looks wild after sleeping for 12 hours straight.
- The students went wild when the teacher announced no homework.
- It's a wild idea, but what if we skip school and go to the beach?
wild
ADJECTIVE[/waɪld/]
living or growing in natural conditions; not domesticated or cultivated
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Wild originates from Old English 'wilde', derived from Common Germanic roots meaning 'untamed' or 'in a natural state'. The word has deep etymological roots in the Germanic language family and has been used to describe undomesticated animals and uncultivated lands since ancient times.
Breakdown
The word comes directly from Old English 'wilde' (untamed, natural state), which evolved from Proto-Germanic *wilthaz, composed of the root meaning 'self-willed' or 'uncontrolled'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My hair looks wild after sleeping for 12 hours straight.”
“The students went wild when the teacher announced no homework.”
“It's a wild idea, but what if we skip school and go to the beach?”
“Wild flowers bloom beautifully in spring.”
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