/meˈteɾse/
#1851 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
to get into, to meddle
Word origin
The reflexive of meter, from Latin mittere ('to send, to put'). The same root gives English 'mission' and 'missile'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- mittere
- English cognates
- mission, missile
Grammar
Verb type-er reflexive regular
ReflexiveYes
Examples
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Do not meddle in matters that do not concern you.
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The cat got under the bed.
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He always picks on his little brother.
¿ discusión?
Why do you get into every argument?
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We got into the cold water despite the wind.
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