Fetches — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈfech/

Meaning & Definition of Fetches

Fetches (verb)

  1. to go or come after and bring or take back
  2. derive, deduce
  3. to cause to come
  4. to bring up or out, produce
  5. to make up (something, such as lost time)
  6. to bring to a stop

Fetches (noun)

  1. trick, stratagem
  2. an act or instance of fetching
  3. the distance along open water or land over which the wind blows
  4. doppelgänger

Word Forms of Fetches

Inflections: fetched, fetching, fetched up, fetching up, fetches up

Derived words: fetcher (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Fetches

Middle English fecchen, from Old English fetian, feccan; perhaps akin to Old English fōt foot foot

First known use: before 12th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Fetches

What does "Fetches" mean?

"Fetches" means to go or come after and bring or take back. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to go or come after and bring or take back. It has 10 distinct senses.

Is "Fetches" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Fetches" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Fetches"?

"Fetches" is pronounced /ˈfech/.

What is the origin of the word "Fetches"?

"Fetches" comes from Middle English fecchen, from Old English fetian, feccan; perhaps akin to Old English fōt foot foot. First known use: before 12th centuryt.

What does "Fetches" mean as a verb?

As a verb, "Fetches" means: to go or come after and bring or take back; derive, deduce; to cause to come.

What does "Fetches" mean as a noun?

As a noun, "Fetches" means: trick, stratagem; an act or instance of fetching; the distance along open water or land over which the wind blows.

What are the forms of "Fetches"?

The word forms of "Fetches" include fetched, fetching, fetched up, fetching up and fetches up.

What words are derived from "Fetches"?

Words derived from "Fetches" include fetcher (noun).