🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

급강하

Pronunciation / Transliteration: geupgangha

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Swoop/swuːp/
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"독수리가 먹이를 잡기 위해 급강하했습니다."

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2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To move rapidly downward through the air.

    "The eagle swooped down to catch its prey."
As noun
  1. 1

    A swift, downward movement.

    "The swoop of the bird was impressive as it dived towards the water."

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Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'swoop' originates from the late 19th century, likely imitative of the sound made during a rapid descent. It is thought to be derived from the Middle English 'swope', which is related to the Old English 'swapan', meaning to sweep or to move quickly.

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