Slammed

Pronunciation: /slæmd/

Definitions of slammed

verb to forcefully shut or close something with great force

Example Sentences

A1 She slammed the door in anger.

A2 The teacher slammed the book on the desk to get the students' attention.

B1 The company's stock price slammed after the CEO's scandal was revealed.

B2 The judge slammed the gavel down to signal the end of the trial.

C1 The critic slammed the movie for its lack of originality and poor acting.

C2 The politician was slammed by the media for his controversial remarks.

Examples of slammed in a Sentence

formal The judge slammed his gavel to signal the end of the trial.

informal She slammed the door in frustration after the argument.

slang I can't believe he slammed that shot, what a legend!

figurative The news of the company's bankruptcy slammed the employees like a ton of bricks.

Grammatical Forms of slammed

• past tense: slammed
• plural: slams
• comparative: more slammed
• superlative: most slammed
• present tense: slam
• future tense: will slam
• perfect tense: has slammed
• continuous tense: is slamming
• singular: slam
• positive degree: slamming
• infinitive: to slam
• gerund: slamming
• participle: slamming

Origin and Evolution of slammed

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'slammed' originated from the Middle English word 'sclam', which meant to strike violently or to shut with force.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'slammed' has evolved to also mean to criticize harshly or to be overwhelmed with work or responsibilities.