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slammed

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/slæmd/

(slam)

forceful impact

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
slamslamsslammedslammedslammingslammer
Etymology
Etymology Information

'slam' originates from the Middle English word 'slam,' which meant 'to strike or beat.'

Historical Evolution

'slam' changed from the Middle English word 'slam' and eventually became the modern English word 'slam.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to strike or beat,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to shut forcefully and loudly.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly.

He slammed the door in anger.

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Verb 2

to criticize harshly.

The critics slammed the new movie.

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Verb 3

past tense or past participle form of 'slam'.

The door was slammed shut.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42