eddy Meaning & Definition
What Does Eddy Mean?
Eddy is used as a noun meaning A current of air or water running back, or in an opposite direction to the main current. It is also used to mean A circular current; a whirlpool. As a verb, it means To form an eddy; to move in, or as if in, an eddy; to move in a circle.
Eddy at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɛd.i// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | twist, purl and whirl |
| Plural | eddies |
| Verb forms | eddies, eddying, eddied |
Eddy Definition (Noun)
- A current of air or water running back, or in an opposite direction to the main current.
- A circular current; a whirlpool.
Eddy as a Verb
- To form an eddy; to move in, or as if in, an eddy; to move in a circle.
He waded out, the stream eddying around his legs.
Noun
- A marijuana edible.
Synonyms of Eddy
Eddy synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Eddy
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Eddy in a Sentence
He waded out, the stream eddying around his legs.
Word Forms & Grammar
eddy (plural eddies)
eddy (third-person singular simple present eddies, present participle eddying, simple past and past participle eddied)
eddy (plural eddies or eddys)
Words That Rhyme With Eddy
Origin of Eddy
Origin 1: From Middle English eddy, from Old English edēa, from ed- (“turning, back, reverse”) + ēa (“water”), equivalent to ed- + ea.[1] Ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *h₁é, and, consequently, cognate with Latin et. Related also to Danish ide (“eddy”), Swedish eda (“eddy”), Norwegian ida, ia, ea (“eddy”), Icelandic iða (“eddy”).
Origin 2: Clipping of edible.
Pronouncing Eddy
The standard pronunciation of eddy is //ˈɛd.i//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Eddy
Is eddy a noun or a verb?
Eddy is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for eddy?
Close synonyms of eddy are twist, purl and whirl. See the full list of eddy synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of eddy?
The plural of eddy is eddies.
What is the past tense of eddy?
The past tense of eddy is eddied. The present participle is eddying.