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vim
[ vim ]
/ vɪm /
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noun
lively or energetic spirit; enthusiasm; vitality.
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“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.
Origin of vim
An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; from Latin, accusative singular of vīs “energy, force”
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British Dictionary definitions for vim
vim
/ (vɪm) /
noun
slang exuberant vigour and energy
Word Origin for vim
C19: from Latin, from vīs; related to Greek is strength
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