Ivy

Pronunciation: /ˈaɪvi/

Definitions of ivy

noun a climbing or trailing plant with lobed leaves, typically growing on trees or buildings

Example Sentences

A1 The ivy climbed up the side of the house.

A2 Ivy is a type of plant that grows on walls and trees.

B1 The ivy in the garden needed to be trimmed back before it took over.

B2 The ivy-covered archway made for a picturesque entrance to the garden.

C1 The intricate patterns created by the ivy as it grew were truly mesmerizing.

C2 The ancient ruins were almost hidden by the thick blanket of ivy that covered them.

Examples of ivy in a Sentence

formal The ivy climbing up the walls of the old mansion added a touch of elegance to the exterior.

informal I love how the ivy looks on that building, it gives it a cool vibe.

slang That ivy on the fence is so dope, it really makes the whole place look better.

figurative The ivy of jealousy slowly crept into her heart, consuming her with negative thoughts.

Grammatical Forms of ivy

• past tense: ivied
• plural: ivies
• comparative: more ivy
• superlative: most ivy
• present tense: ivy
• future tense: will ivy
• perfect tense: have ivied
• continuous tense: is ivying
• singular: ivy
• positive degree: ivy
• infinitive: to ivy
• gerund: ivying
• participle: ivied

Origin and Evolution of ivy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'ivy' comes from the Old English word 'īfig', which is derived from the Latin word 'hedera'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the climbing plant, the word 'ivy' has evolved to also symbolize friendship, fidelity, and eternity in various cultures and contexts.