wellcome
wellcome is the obsolete spelling of welcome.
Meaning of welcome
Adjective
welcome (comparative welcomer, superlative welcomest)
- Whose arrival is a cause of joy; received with gladness; admitted willingly to the house, entertainment, or company.
- a welcome visitor
- Producing gladness.
- a welcome turn of events; welcome news
- Followed by to: free to have or enjoy gratuitously.
- You are welcome to the use of my library.
Forms of wellcome
| Adjective | |
|---|---|
| comparative | more wellcome |
| superlative | most wellcome |
| Noun | |
| plural | wellcomes |
| Verb | |
| third-person singular present | wellcomes |
| present participle | wellcoming |
| past participle | wellcomed |
| past | wellcomed |
Questions about wellcome
- What is wellcome the obsolete spelling of?
- Wellcome is the obsolete spelling of welcome.
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