mending

Meanings

• verb

  The act of repairing or restoring something that is broken or damaged.

  - "I will mend the torn shirt."
  - "The potter mends the broken vase."
  - "The blacksmith mends the damaged tool."

• adjective

  The state or quality of being mended or repaired.

  - "The mended shirt is ready to wear."
  - "The mended road is now passable."
  - "The mended relationship is stronger than before."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mending
end , mend , lend , send

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Variants

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mend , mendable , mended , mender , menders , mending , mends , fence-mending , fence-mendings

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Forms

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mends, mended, mending

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Etymology

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From Old English 'mendan', meaning 'to heal, mend, repair'.

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Trivia

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1. Mending has been practiced since ancient times, with evidence of mended pottery dating back to 3000 BC.

2. The phrase 'a stitch in time saves nine' emphasizes the importance of mending things promptly to prevent further damage.

3. Mending clothes was a common household task in the past, with women often mending clothing for their families using needle and thread.

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Related Concepts

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1. repair: The action of fixing something that is broken or damaged.

2. restoration: The act of returning something to its original condition or state.

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Culture

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Mending has been a significant cultural practice throughout history, from the mending of clothing and pottery to the mending of relationships and communities. In literature, mending is a common metaphor for healing and restoration. In art, mending is often used as a visual representation of the creative process and the transformation of something broken or damaged into something new and beautiful.

How to Memorize "mending"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the act of repairing or restoring an object, such as sewing a torn piece of fabric or fixing a broken toy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mending' with the idea of healing or restoration.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Mend Means Making Everything New' to remember the meaning of the word.

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