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fetch
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- pronunciation:
- fech
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
fetches, fetching, fetched |
| definition 1: |
to go for (something) and bring back, or cause (a person) to come; get.
The plumber's fetching some tools from his truck.We need someone to fetch a doctor.Could you fetch us a couple more cups?- similar words:
- bring, collect, get, retrieve
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| definition 2: |
to bring in as a purchase price; sell for.
That antique vase fetched a good price.- similar words:
- bring, cost
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| definition 3: |
to draw in (a deep breath) or utter (a sigh).
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| related words: |
carry, convey, yield |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to go after and bring or retrieve things.
The dog is trained to fetch.- similar words:
- retrieve
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| related words: |
carry |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the act of fetching.
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| derivation: |
fetcher (n.) |
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