Wordle Answer for May 30, 2023
KNEEL was the Wordle answer for May 30, 2023. If you missed the day or you're looking it up after the fact, this page collects the hints and word context in one place.
The answer
KNEEL
What kneel means
To go down on your knees or assume a position where one or both knees are bent and touching the ground.
Where the word comes from
From Old English *cnēow*, related to Old Norse *knē* and German *Knie*, all descending from Proto-Germanic *knewą*. The verb form developed in Middle English as speakers began using the noun for the body part as the basis for an action verb. The underlying root is ancient, shared across Indo-European languages in various forms, ultimately connected to the idea of bending or folding.
Hints for May 30, 2023
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Synonyms of kneel
- genuflect
- crouch
- down
- stoop
- squat
- prostrate
- bow
- duck
Used in a sentence
She chose to _____ beside her grandmother's bed and hold her hand through the night.
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