downed

Meanings

• Adjective, Verb

  Having been brought to the ground or floor, usually as a result of a force or impact.

  - "The bird was downed by the hunter's shot."
  - "The tree was downed during the storm."
  - "The fighter pilot ejected from his plane and was downed in enemy territory."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with downed
bound , hound , round

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Homophones

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1. Down (en) : A soft, light material used for insulation, bedding, or upholstery.
   

2. Down (en) : The act of flying in the air with wings outspread, especially of a bird.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of downed that leads to same result
down , downed , downing , downs

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Forms

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Downed (past tense and past participle of 'down')

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'defeated in battle' or 'subdued'. Derived from Old English 'dunian', meaning 'to beat, subdue'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'downed' is often used in aviation to describe an aircraft that has made an emergency landing.

2. The term 'downed' is also used in baseball to describe a batter who has been struck out and is on the ground.

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Related Concepts

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1. Defeat: The act of overcoming an opponent or adversary, often through force or superior skill.

2. Subdue: To bring under control or mastery, often through force or persuasion.

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Culture

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In literature, 'downed' is often used to describe the defeat or subjugation of an enemy or opponent. In art, images of animals or birds being 'downed' can symbolize the power and strength of the hunter or the fragility and vulnerability of the prey.

How to Memorize "downed"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bird falling to the ground after being shot or a tree falling during a storm.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'downed' with the idea of defeat or subjugation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'D' is for 'Defeated' and 'Downed'.

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