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- [deyz]
- /deɪz/
- /deɪzd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [deyz]
- /deɪz/
Definitions of dazed word
- adjective dazed If someone is dazed, they are confused and unable to think clearly, often because of shock or a blow to the head. 3
- adjective dazed in a state of stunned confusion or shock 3
- verb with object dazed to stun or stupefy with a blow, shock, etc.: He was dazed by a blow on the head. 1
- verb with object dazed to overwhelm; dazzle: The splendor of the palace dazed her. 1
- noun dazed a dazed condition; state of bemusement: After meeting the author, I was in a daze for a week. 1
- noun dazed In a state of shock or confusion. 1
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Origin of dazed
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English dasen (v.) < Old Norse dasa- (as in dasask to become weary); compare Danish dase to doze, mope
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Parts of speech for Dazed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dazed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
dazed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dazed
adj dazed
- bewildered — If you are bewildered, you are very confused and cannot understand something or decide what you should do.
- stunned — to deprive of consciousness or strength by or as if by a blow, fall, etc.: The blow to his jaw stunned him for a moment.
- disoriented — confused as to time or place; out of touch: therapy for disoriented patients.
adjective dazed
- confused — If you are confused, you do not know exactly what is happening or what to do.
- shocked — a group of sheaves of grain placed on end and supporting one another in the field.
- astonished — If you are astonished by something, you are very surprised about it.
- astounded — If you are astounded by something, you are very shocked or surprised that it could exist or happen.
- surprised — to strike or occur to with a sudden feeling of wonder or astonishment, as through unexpectedness: Her beauty surprised me.
Antonyms for dazed
adj dazed
- understanding — mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation: My understanding of the word does not agree with yours.
- oriented — the Orient, the countries of Asia, especially East Asia. (formerly) the countries to the E of the Mediterranean.
adjective dazed
- alert — If you are alert, you are paying full attention to things around you and are able to deal with anything that might happen.
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