Handed Down

Pronunciation: /ˈhændɪd daʊn/

Definitions of handed down

verb transferred or passed on from one person to another, usually through generations

Example Sentences

A1 The recipe for this dish has been handed down from generation to generation.

A2 The tradition of storytelling was handed down by our ancestors.

B1 The family heirloom was handed down to me by my grandmother.

B2 The knowledge of ancient rituals has been handed down through centuries.

C1 The secret code was handed down to the next leader of the organization.

C2 The valuable painting was handed down through the royal family for centuries.

Examples of handed down in a Sentence

formal The tradition of making handmade quilts has been handed down through generations in this family.

informal My grandma handed down her old recipe book to me when she moved to a smaller apartment.

slang I can't believe he handed down his old car to his little brother.

figurative The wisdom of our ancestors is handed down to us through stories and teachings.

Grammatical Forms of handed down

• past tense: handed down
• plural: handed down
• present tense: hand down
• future tense: will hand down
• perfect tense: have handed down
• continuous tense: is handing down
• singular: hands down
• positive degree: handed down
• infinitive: to hand down
• gerund: handing down
• participle: handed down

Origin and Evolution of handed down

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'handed down' likely originated from the practice of passing objects or information from one generation to the next by physically transferring them from one hand to another.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'handed down' has evolved to encompass not just physical objects but also traditions, stories, and knowledge that are passed down through generations.