Timothy

Pronunciation: /ˈtɪməθi/

Definitions of timothy

noun a type of grass often used for hay or forage

Example Sentences

A1 Timothy is my best friend.

A2 She feeds her pet rabbit Timothy every morning.

B1 Timothy is studying to become a doctor.

B2 The book club discussed Timothy's latest novel.

C1 Timothy's research on climate change has been widely acclaimed.

C2 Timothy's expertise in astrophysics is unparalleled.

Examples of timothy in a Sentence

formal Timothy is a common name in English-speaking countries.

informal I heard Timothy got a promotion at work.

slang Timothy is such a cool dude.

figurative Timothy's presence always brings a sense of calm to the room.

Grammatical Forms of timothy

• past tense: timothied
• plural: timothies
• comparative: more timothy
• superlative: most timothy
• present tense: timothies
• future tense: will timothy
• perfect tense: have timothied
• continuous tense: is timothying
• singular: timothy
• positive degree: timothy
• infinitive: to timothy
• gerund: timothying
• participle: timothied

Origin and Evolution of timothy

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'timothy' originated from the name of Timothy Hanson, an American farmer who introduced the grass to the United States in the early 18th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a specific type of grass named after Timothy Hanson, the word 'timothy' has evolved to refer to a common type of hay made from this grass.