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- [win-did]
- /ˈwɪn dɪd/
- /ˈwɪn.dɪd/
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- [win-did]
- /ˈwɪn dɪd/
Definitions of winded word
- adjective winded out of breath. 1
- adjective winded having wind or breath of a specified kind (usually used in combination): short-winded; broken-winded. 1
- noun winded the act of winding. 1
- noun winded a single turn, twist, or bend of something wound: If you give it another wind, you'll break the mainspring. 1
- noun winded a twist producing an uneven surface. 1
- verb with object winded to blow (a horn, a blast, etc.). 1
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Origin of winded
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at wind1, -ed3
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Parts of speech for Winded
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
winded popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
winded usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for winded
adjective winded
- breathless — If you are breathless, you have difficulty in breathing properly, for example because you have been running or because you are afraid or excited.
- out of breath — the air inhaled and exhaled in respiration.
- panting — to breathe hard and quickly, as after exertion.
- gasping — a sudden, short intake of breath, as in shock or surprise.
adverb winded
- short-winded — short of breath; liable to difficulty in breathing.
- dyspneic — difficult or labored breathing.
Antonyms for winded
verb winded
- unwound — to reduce the tension of; relax: to unwind a person with a drink.
- freed — enjoying personal rights or liberty, as a person who is not in slavery: a land of free people.
- released — to free from confinement, bondage, obligation, pain, etc.; let go: to release a prisoner; to release someone from a debt.
- uncovered — having no cover or covering.
noun winded
- calmed — Simple past tense and past participle of calm.
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Matching words
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