Definition

A folded corner of a page in a book, often used to keep track of where you left off reading.

Example

She dogeared the page to remember where she stopped reading.

Conversation

I always dogear the pages I want to remember in my books.

Really? I prefer to use bookmarks instead.

I find that dogearing is quicker and I can easily locate my favorite parts.

That makes sense! I might start doing it too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To fold down the corner of a page in a book to mark a place or indicate something important.

Example

She decided to dogear the page so she could easily find her place later.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I just finished reading that new novel, and I had to dogear so many pages.

Really? What did you think of it overall?

It was amazing! I dogeared my favorite parts for later.

Root Explanation

Dogear → The word 'dogear' is formed from 'dog' (originating from Old English *docga*, meaning a powerful breed of dog) and 'ear' (from Old English *ear*, meaning the outer part of the ear). The term refers to the act of folding down the corner of a page, resembling the shape of a dog's ear.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'ear' of a dog, which is floppy and can resemble the folded corner of a page — that's why 'dogear' means to fold the corner of a page.

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