Word: pierces
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: pier
ces
Definition: Third-person singular of pierce; penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
Morphemes:
Affix: pierce
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To penetrate; to affect deeply.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: per-
Language: la
Decoded: per-
Meaning: through
Affix: tundō
Language: la
Decoded: tundo
Meaning: beat, pound
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the third-person singular indicative present tense of verbs.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -es
Language: enm
Decoded: -es
Meaning: third person singular ending of verbs