Scalded

Pronunciation: /skɔːldɪd/

Definitions of scalded

verb past tense of the verb 'scald', which means to burn or injure with hot liquid or steam

Example Sentences

A1 She scalded herself while cooking dinner.

A2 The hot water scalded his hand when he turned on the faucet.

B1 The chef scalded the milk for the recipe.

B2 The steam from the kettle scalded her face as she opened the lid.

C1 The factory worker was scalded by the steam from the machine.

C2 The chef scalded himself while preparing the dish, but continued working without hesitation.

Examples of scalded in a Sentence

formal The chef scalded the vegetables in boiling water before adding them to the stir-fry.

informal Be careful with that hot water, you might get scalded!

slang I accidentally scalded myself on the stove while cooking dinner.

figurative Her harsh words scalded his heart, leaving him feeling hurt and betrayed.

Grammatical Forms of scalded

• past tense: scalded
• plural: scalds
• comparative: more scalded
• superlative: most scalded
• present tense: scald
• future tense: will scald
• perfect tense: have scalded
• continuous tense: is scalding
• singular: scald
• positive degree: scalded
• infinitive: to scald
• gerund: scalding
• participle: scalding

Origin and Evolution of scalded

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'scalded' originated from the Old Norse word 'skalda', which means to scald or burn with hot liquid.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'scalded' has retained its original meaning of being burned with hot liquid, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe any type of severe heat-related injury.