Word: peruse
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: pe
ruse
Definition: To go from place to place; to wander.
Morphemes:
Affix: per-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: In verbs: denoting the sense "through", as in perforate.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: per
Language: la
Decoded: per
PoS: Preposition
Meaning: through, by means of
Affix: use
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To habitually do; to be wont to do. (Now chiefly in past-tense forms; see used to .)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ūtor
Language: la
Decoded: utor
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I enjoy, take advantage of.
Affix: -tus
Language: la
Decoded: -tus
Meaning: action noun