besom Synonyms & Antonyms
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Besom as a Noun
broom
one made of twigs
A broom made from a bundle of twigs tied onto a shaft.
A troublesome woman.
Any cleansing or purifying agent.
Besom as a Verb
To sweep.
Word Forms & Grammar
besom
besoms
besom (plural besoms)
besom (third-person singular simple present besoms, present participle besoming, simple past and past participle besomed)
Words That Rhyme With Besom
Origin of Besom
Origin 1: Middle English beseme, from Old English besma; akin to Old High German besmo broom
Origin 2: From Middle English besme, beseme, from Old English besma, besema (“besom, broom, rod”), from Proto-West Germanic *besmō (“broom”).
First Known Use
before 12th century
Word Facts for Besom
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbē-zəm/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | broom |
| Plural | besoms |
| Verb forms | besoms, besoming, besomed |
Pronouncing Besom
The standard pronunciation of besom is /ˈbē-zəm/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (bē).
Questions People Ask About Besom
Is besom a noun or a verb?
Besom is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of besom?
The plural of besom is besoms.
What is the past tense of besom?
The past tense of besom is besomed. The present participle is besoming.