Dwarf

Pronunciation: /dwɔrf/

Definitions of dwarf

noun a mythical creature resembling a small human being, often portrayed as possessing magical powers

Example Sentences

A1 The dwarf was very small and worked in the mines.

A2 Snow White lived with seven dwarfs in the forest.

B1 The dwarf in the story helped the main character on their journey.

B2 The dwarf's craftsmanship was renowned throughout the kingdom.

C1 The dwarf's knowledge of ancient runes was unparalleled.

C2 The dwarf's wisdom and insight were sought after by kings and scholars alike.

Examples of dwarf in a Sentence

formal The dwarf star is much smaller and cooler than other types of stars.

informal I saw a group of dwarfs performing at the circus last night.

slang That guy is such a dwarf, always trying to act tough.

figurative Her achievements dwarf those of her competitors in the industry.

Grammatical Forms of dwarf

• past tense: dwarfed
• plural: dwarfs
• comparative: more dwarf-like
• superlative: most dwarf-like
• present tense: dwarfs
• future tense: will dwarf
• perfect tense: have dwarfed
• continuous tense: is dwarfing
• singular: dwarf
• positive degree: dwarf
• infinitive: to dwarf
• gerund: dwarfing
• participle: dwarfed

Origin and Evolution of dwarf

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'dwarf' originated from Old English 'dweorg' which was derived from Proto-Germanic 'dwergaz' meaning 'small person'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'dwarf' has evolved to refer to a person of unusually small stature, as well as mythical creatures in folklore and fantasy literature.