Tom

Pronunciation: /tɑm/

Definitions of tom

noun a male given name, often short for Thomas

Example Sentences

A1 Tom is a cat.

A2 Tom likes to play with yarn.

B1 Tom went to the store to buy some milk.

B2 Tom is a nickname for Thomas.

C1 Tom's favorite hobby is woodworking.

C2 Tom is a well-respected member of the community.

Examples of tom in a Sentence

formal Tom is a diligent worker who always meets deadlines.

informal I'm meeting Tom for lunch later today.

slang Tom is a cool dude, we always have a good time hanging out.

figurative Tom's creativity knows no bounds, he's like a magician with ideas.

Grammatical Forms of tom

• past tense: tomed
• plural: toms
• comparative: more tom
• superlative: most tom
• present tense: toms
• future tense: will tom
• perfect tense: have tom'd
• continuous tense: is toming
• singular: tom
• positive degree: very tom
• infinitive: to tom
• gerund: toming
• participle: tomming

Origin and Evolution of tom

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'tom' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'tōm' which meant 'cut, piece, slice'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tom' evolved to refer to a male given name, such as in 'Tom Sawyer', and also became a term used in various contexts such as 'tomcat' for a male cat.