Pronunciation: /bʊʃt/

Definitions of bushed

verb past tense of the verb 'bush', meaning to tire out or exhaust

Example Sentences

A1 I am bushed after hiking all day.

A2 She looks bushed from working late hours.

B1 I was completely bushed after running a marathon.

B2 After a long day at work, I am bushed and ready for bed.

C1 Despite feeling bushed, she pushed through and finished the project.

C2 Even though he was bushed, he managed to stay focused and complete the task at hand.

adjective exhausted or tired

Example Sentences

A1 I am bushed after a long day of work.

A2 She looked bushed after running a marathon.

B1 The hikers were bushed after climbing the mountain.

B2 After hours of studying, I felt completely bushed.

C1 Despite being bushed, he pushed through and finished the project.

C2 Even though she was bushed, she still managed to give a great presentation.

Examples of bushed in a Sentence

formal After a long day of hiking, I was completely bushed and ready for a good night's rest.

informal I can't believe how bushed I am after that workout!

slang I feel totally bushed after staying up all night studying for the exam.

figurative She was emotionally bushed after dealing with the stress of her job and personal life.

Grammatical Forms of bushed

past tense

bushed

plural

bushes

comparative

more bushed

superlative

most bushed

present tense

bush

future tense

will bush

perfect tense

have bushed

continuous tense

is bushing

singular

bush

positive degree

bushed

infinitive

to bush

gerund

bushing

participle

bushed

Origin and Evolution of bushed

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'bushed' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'būsc', meaning to be lost in the woods or to be confused.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'bushed' evolved to signify a feeling of exhaustion or being worn out, likely due to the physical exertion of being lost or confused in the woods.