hurled
/hɜːld/
Meanings
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Verb
Thrown or cast with force.
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Verb
To throw or hurl something with great force.
Pronunciation
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/hɝld/
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Rhymes
Words rhyming with hurledwhirled , swirled , twirled , curled
Variants
List of all variants of hurled that leads to same resulthurl , hurled , hurler , hurlers , hurling , hurls
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).past tense: hurled, past participle: hurled
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Old English herian, from herian 'to raise, lift up' + lēan 'loan, throw'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The word 'hurled' appears in the title of Robert Frost's poem 'The Hurler'.
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In the Harry Potter series, the spell 'Avada Kedavra' is pronounced as 'Avada Kedavra' but sounds similar to 'hurled' when spoken aloud.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Throwing: The action of propelling an object through the air by using the arms or other body parts.
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Projectile: An object that is thrown or projected through the air.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'hurled' is often used to describe violent actions or battles. For example, in Homer's Iliad, the gods 'hurl' thunderbolts and other weapons during battles. In modern times, 'hurled' is used in sports to describe a powerful throw or pitch.
How to Memorize "hurled"
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visualize
- Imagine someone throwing a ball with all their might. Visualize the ball spinning through the air and the sound it makes when it hits the ground.
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associate
- Associate the word 'hurled' with the sound of a ball being thrown or the sound of thunder. Imagine the force and power behind the throw.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'hurled' as 'hurl' and 'ul' which sounds like 'throw' and 'ultimate force'.
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