dern Synonyms & Antonyms
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Dern as a Noun
A secret; secrecy.
A secret place; hiding.
An obscure language.
Darkness; obscurity.
A gatepost or doorpost.
Dern as an Adjective
Hidden; secret; private.
Alternative form of durn (darn, damn)
Dern as a Verb
To hide; secrete, as in a hole.
To hide oneself; skulk.
Dern as an Adverb
Alternative form of durn (darn, damn)
Word Forms & Grammar
dern (plural derns)
dern (comparative more dern, superlative most dern)
dern (third-person singular simple present derns, present participle derning, simple past and past participle derned)
dern (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Dern
Origin of Dern
Origin 1: From Middle English dern, derne, from Old English dyrne, dierne (“secret”), from Proto-West Germanic *darnī (“hidden, secret”).
Origin 2: From Middle English dern, derne, from Old English dyrne, dierne (“hidden, secret, retired, obscure, remote, eluding detection, concealed, deceitful, evil, magical”), from Proto-West Germanic *darnī (“hidden, secret”). Doublet of terne.
Origin 3: From Middle English dernen, dærnen, from Old English dyrnan, diernan (“to keep secret, conceal, hide, restrain, repress, hide oneself”), from Proto-West Germanic *darnijan (“to conceal”), from *darnī (“hidden, secret”). Cognate with Old Saxon dernian (“to conceal”), German tarnen (“to camouflage, disguise”). See also darn, tarnish.
Origin 4: Uncertain. Maybe related to door.
Dern: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, adjective, verb, adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈdɜː(ɹ)n/ |
| Meaning | A secret; secrecy |
| Plural | derns |
| Comparative / superlative | more dern, most dern |
| Verb forms | derns, derning, derned |
Dern: Your Questions Answered
Is dern a noun or an adjective?
Dern is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective, a verb and an adverb.
What is the plural of dern?
The plural of dern is derns.
What is the past tense of dern?
The past tense of dern is derned. The present participle is derning.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of dern?
The comparative form is more dern and the superlative form is most dern.