English

nest

nɛst
Meaning: to build or use a nest
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base nest
3rd person singular present nests
Present participle nesting
Past nested
Will future will nest
Going-to future going to nest
Imperative negative don't nest / do not nest

Example sentences

Several birds are nesting in the old oak tree.
Several birds are nesting in the old oak tree.
Many seabirds nesting on the cliffs were visible from the boat.
Many seabirds nesting on the cliffs were visible from the boat.
The birdwatcher spotted a colony of kittiwakes nesting on the steep cliffs.
The birdwatcher spotted a colony of kittiwakes nesting on the steep cliffs.

Usage Notes

Mainly used for birds and other animals building a place to lay eggs or raise young. It can also be used metaphorically for humans settling into a home.

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