Warp And Woof

Pronunciation: /wɔːrp ənd wʊf/

Definitions of warp and woof

noun The basic structure or foundation of something.

Example Sentences

A1 The warp and woof of the fabric were tightly woven together.

A2 The warp and woof of the story revealed a deeper meaning.

B1 Understanding the warp and woof of the economy is crucial for making informed decisions.

B2 The artist carefully considered the warp and woof of the painting to create a harmonious composition.

C1 The historian analyzed the warp and woof of society to uncover underlying patterns.

C2 The philosopher delved into the warp and woof of human nature to explore existential questions.

Examples of warp and woof in a Sentence

formal The warp and woof of the fabric were carefully woven together to create a strong and durable material.

informal I love how the warp and woof of this sweater make it so cozy and warm.

slang Check out the warp and woof on that rug, it's super cool.

figurative The warp and woof of her argument were well thought out and logically sound.

Grammatical Forms of warp and woof

• past tense: warped
• plural: warps and woofs
• comparative: more warped and woofed
• superlative: most warped and woofed
• present tense: warps and woofs
• future tense: will warp and woof
• perfect tense: have warped and woofed
• continuous tense: is warping and woofing
• singular: warp and woof
• positive degree: warp and woof
• infinitive: to warp and woof
• gerund: warping and woofing
• participle: warped and woofed

Origin and Evolution of warp and woof

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'warp and woof' originated in the weaving industry.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the lengthwise and crosswise threads in weaving, the phrase has evolved to represent the fundamental structure or foundation of something.