Pure

Pronunciation: /pjʊr/

Definitions of pure

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'pure' describes a noun by indicating that it is free from anything that might spoil or diminish its quality.

Example Sentences

A1 The baby's laughter was pure and infectious.

A2 She had a pure heart and always saw the best in people.

B1 The water from the mountain stream was pure and refreshing.

B2 His intentions were pure, but his actions caused unintended harm.

C1 The artist's work was a pure expression of their innermost emotions.

C2 The pure beauty of the sunset took my breath away.

Examples of pure in a Sentence

formal The scientist conducted a series of tests to ensure the purity of the sample.

informal I prefer using pure ingredients when I cook.

slang That movie was pure awesome!

figurative Her love for him was pure and unconditional.

Grammatical Forms of pure

• past tense: purified
• plural: pures
• comparative: purer
• superlative: purest
• present tense: pure
• future tense: will pure
• perfect tense: have pured
• continuous tense: am purifying
• singular: pure
• positive degree: pure
• infinitive: to purify
• gerund: purifying
• participle: purified

Origin and Evolution of pure

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pure' originated from the Latin word 'purus' meaning clean, unmixed, or free from contamination.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pure' has retained its original meaning of cleanliness and lack of contamination, but has also come to be associated with innocence, simplicity, and clarity in various contexts.