Glean

Pronunciation: /ɡlin/

Definitions of glean

verb to gather or collect gradually bit by bit; to gather information or material slowly and carefully

Example Sentences

A1 I gleaned information from the internet to help me with my homework.

A2 She gleaned valuable insights from the book she read.

B1 The detective gleaned important clues from the crime scene.

B2 The researcher gleaned data from various sources for their study.

C1 The journalist gleaned information from confidential sources for the article.

C2 The historian gleaned new perspectives from analyzing primary sources.

Examples of glean in a Sentence

formal She was able to glean valuable information from the research report.

informal I tried to glean some tips from the cooking show to improve my skills.

slang I managed to glean some juicy gossip from the conversation at the party.

figurative Through years of experience, he was able to glean wisdom and insight into human behavior.

Grammatical Forms of glean

• past tense: gleaned
• plural: gleans
• comparative: more glean
• superlative: most glean
• present tense: glean
• future tense: will glean
• perfect tense: have gleaned
• continuous tense: is gleaning
• singular: glean
• positive degree: glean
• infinitive: to glean
• gerund: gleaning
• participle: gleaned

Origin and Evolution of glean

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'glean' originated from Old French 'glener' which came from Late Latin 'gliānāre', meaning to gather ears of corn left by reapers.

Evolution of the word: Originally used specifically in the context of gathering leftover grain in a field, the meaning of 'glean' has evolved to include the broader sense of collecting information or knowledge bit by bit.