Groove On

A2 16+
Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ɡruːv ɒn/

Definitions of groove on

noun a long, narrow cut or depression, especially one made to guide motion or receive a corresponding ridge

Example Sentences

A1 I love to groove on the dance floor.

A2 She found her groove on the basketball court.

B1 The band really got into their groove on stage.

B2 After a few songs, the DJ really started to groove on the turntables.

C1 The musician's groove on the guitar was mesmerizing.

C2 The dancer's groove on the stage captivated the audience.

verb to enjoy or appreciate something; to be in sync with something

Example Sentences

A1 I groove on listening to music.

A2 She grooves on dancing at parties.

B1 They groove on trying new foods when traveling.

B2 He really grooves on playing the guitar in front of an audience.

C1 The band members groove on improvising during live performances.

C2 She grooves on exploring different genres of literature in her free time.

Examples of groove on in a Sentence

formal She found it easy to groove on the rhythm of the classical music.

informal I always groove on the beat of this song, it's so catchy!

slang Let's groove on some tunes at the party tonight.

figurative I can really groove on the positive energy in this room.

Grammatical Forms of groove on

past tense

grooved

plural

groove on

comparative

more groovy on

superlative

most groovy on

present tense

groove on

future tense

will groove on

perfect tense

have grooved on

continuous tense

is grooving on

singular

groove on

positive degree

groove on

infinitive

to groove on

gerund

grooving on

participle

grooving on

Origin and Evolution of groove on

First Known Use: 1960 year
Language of Origin: African American Vernacular English (AAVE)
Story behind the word: The term 'groove on' is believed to have originated in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) as a slang expression.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 1960s to describe a feeling of enjoyment or appreciation for something, the term 'groove on' has evolved to be more widely used in colloquial language to express a sense of being in sync with something or someone.