Pronunciation: /krʌʃt/

Definitions of crushed

verb to press or squeeze with force in order to damage or destroy

Example Sentences

A1 She crushed the garlic cloves before adding them to the sauce.

A2 The weight of the books crushed the delicate flowers beneath them.

B1 The soccer team was crushed by their opponents in the final match.

B2 The news of his failure crushed his spirits and left him feeling defeated.

C1 The company's stock price was crushed after the CEO's scandal was revealed.

C2 The loss of her best friend crushed her, leaving her in a state of deep sorrow.

adjective having been broken or pounded into small fragments; reduced to fine particles

Example Sentences

A1 The crushed ice in my drink made it extra refreshing.

A2 She felt crushed when her team lost the championship game.

B1 The crushed velvet fabric on the couch added a touch of elegance to the room.

B2 The boxer was left feeling crushed after losing the title fight.

C1 The news of the company's bankruptcy left employees feeling crushed.

C2 The artist's spirit was crushed after receiving harsh criticism of their latest work.

Examples of crushed in a Sentence

formal The heavy machinery crushed the rocks into small pieces.

informal I accidentally crushed my phone when I dropped it.

slang I was so crushed when I found out I didn't get the job.

figurative Her spirit was crushed after receiving the bad news.

Grammatical Forms of crushed

past tense

crushed

plural

crushes

comparative

more crushed

superlative

most crushed

present tense

crushes

future tense

will crush

perfect tense

has crushed

continuous tense

is crushing

singular

crush

positive degree

crushed

infinitive

to crush

gerund

crushing

participle

crushed

Origin and Evolution of crushed

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'crushed' originated from the Old French word 'croissir' which meant to break or shatter.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'crushed' has evolved to also mean to press or squeeze with force, in addition to breaking or shattering.