Ark

Pronunciation: /ɑrk/

Definitions of ark

noun a large boat or ship built to save people from a flood

Example Sentences

A1 Noah built an ark to save animals from the flood.

A2 The ark was filled with pairs of every animal species.

B1 The ark was a massive ship that could withstand the storm.

B2 The ark was a symbol of hope and salvation for those on board.

C1 The ark's design was meticulously planned to ensure survival during the flood.

C2 The ark's construction was a monumental feat of engineering and faith.

Examples of ark in a Sentence

formal The ark was built according to precise measurements outlined in the ancient texts.

informal Hey, did you see that cool ark they built for the animals at the zoo?

slang I heard they're partying on Noah's ark tonight, you coming?

figurative The library is my ark, a safe haven where I can escape into different worlds through books.

Grammatical Forms of ark

• past tense: arked
• plural: arks
• comparative: more ark
• superlative: most ark
• present tense: arks
• future tense: will ark
• perfect tense: have arked
• continuous tense: is arking
• singular: ark
• positive degree: ark
• infinitive: to ark
• gerund: arking
• participle: arked

Origin and Evolution of ark

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'ark' originated from the Old English word 'earc' which was derived from the Latin word 'arca' meaning a chest or a box.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a large chest or box, the word 'ark' evolved to specifically refer to the vessel that Noah built to save his family and animals from the Great Flood in the Bible. Over time, 'ark' has also been used to describe any large, boat-like structure used for transportation or storage.