Slashed

Pronunciation: /slæʃt/

Definitions of slashed

verb to cut or strike with a sharp blade or object

Example Sentences

A1 The chef slashed the vegetables with a sharp knife.

A2 The price of the product was slashed in half during the sale.

B1 The company slashed its workforce in order to cut costs.

B2 The government slashed funding for public schools, causing outrage among parents.

C1 The CEO slashed the budget for the marketing department, leading to a decrease in advertising campaigns.

C2 The dictator slashed the civil liberties of the citizens, leading to widespread protests.

Examples of slashed in a Sentence

formal The company slashed its workforce in an effort to cut costs.

informal They slashed the prices for the end of season sale.

slang I can't believe they slashed my hours at work without notice.

figurative Her words slashed through his heart, leaving him feeling wounded.

Grammatical Forms of slashed

• past tense: slashed
• plural: slashes
• comparative: more slashed
• superlative: most slashed
• present tense: slash
• future tense: will slash
• perfect tense: have slashed
• continuous tense: is slashing
• singular: slash
• positive degree: slash
• infinitive: to slash
• gerund: slashing
• participle: slashed

Origin and Evolution of slashed

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'slashed' originated from the Middle English word 'slaschen' which means to cut or strike with a sharp instrument.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'slashed' has retained its original meaning of cutting or striking with a sharp instrument, but it has also evolved to be used in a more figurative sense to describe a sudden and significant decrease or reduction in something.