Groove ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Groove ( noun )

1. A long, narrow cut or depression in a surface.
2. A settled routine or pattern of behavior.
3. A state of being in the zone, or in a relaxed and focused state.

Origin:

From middle english grofe, from old english grāf ("ditch, trench, furrow"), from proto-germanic *grōfaz ("groove, channel, trench"), from proto-indo-european *grew- ("to dig, to scratc.h")

Examples:

1. The record spun round and round in the groove of the turntable.
2. He carved a groove in the wood with his knife.
3. She was in a groove and was able to finish her work quickly.
4. The band was in the groove and played a great concert.
5. It was hard to get out of the groove of staying up late and sleeping in.

(As a verb)

Groove ( verb )

1. A long, narrow cut or depression in a surface.
2. A settled routine or pattern of behavior.
3. A state of being in the zone, or in a relaxed and focused state.

Origin:

From middle english grofe, from old english grāf ("ditch, trench, furrow"), from proto-germanic *grōfaz ("groove, channel, trench"), from proto-indo-european *grew- ("to dig, to scratc.h")

Examples:

1. The record spun round and round in the groove of the turntable.
2. He carved a groove in the wood with his knife.
3. She was in a groove and was able to finish her work quickly.
4. The band was in the groove and played a great concert.
5. It was hard to get out of the groove of staying up late and sleeping in.