FETCH | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word FETCH in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of FETCH with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Fetch

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

Old English fecc(e)an, variant of fetian, probably related to fatian ‘grasp’, of Germanic origin and related to German fassen

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: fɛtʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

go for and then bring back (someone or something) for someone

Short Definition:

go for and bring back

Examples:
  • he ran to fetch help
  • she fetched me a cup of tea
Definition:

achieve (a particular price) when sold

Short Definition:

sell for

Examples:
  • the land could fetch over a million pounds
Definition:

inflict (a blow or slap) on (someone)

Short Definition:

inflict blow on someone

Examples:
  • that brute Cullam fetched him a wallop
Definition:

cause great interest or delight in (someone)

Short Definition:

interest or delight

Examples:
  • that air of his always fetches women

Word: Fetch

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: fɛtʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the distance travelled by wind or waves across open water.

Short Definition:

distance travelled by wind or waves across open water

Definition:

a stratagem or trick.

Short Definition:

trick

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