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slammed


Meanings
  • Verb

    to hit or cause something to hit with great force.

    - "He slammed the door shut."
    - "The pitcher slammed the ball into the catcher's mitt."
    - "The bulldozer slammed into the old building, knocking it down."
  • Verb

    to move or cause to move with great force and noise.

    - "The train slammed to a stop."
    - "The car slammed into a tree."
    - "The waves slammed against the shore."

Synonyms

bang
Rhymes
Words rhyming with slammed
jammed , dammed , cammed , hammed
Variants
List of all variants of slammed that leads to same result
slam , slammed , slamming , slams , jam on the brakes , jammed on the brakes , jamming on the brakes , slam on the brakes , slam/jam on the brakes , slammed on the brakes , slamming on the brakes
Etymology
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From Old English sliman, meaning 'to strike' or 'to smite'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'slammed' is often used in drag racing to describe a car that has been finely tuned for optimal performance.

  2. In the game of pool, a 'slam' is when a player pockets all of their balls in a single turn.


Related Concepts
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  1. impact: The force or effect of something that collides or comes into contact with something else. 'Slammed' implies a strong impact.

  2. force: The power or energy that causes something to move or act. 'Slammed' implies a great deal of force.


Culture
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In literature, 'slammed' is often used to describe intense or dramatic actions, such as slamming doors or crashing cars. In music, it can be found in song titles or lyrics to convey a sense of power or emotion.

How to Memorize "slammed"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize someone or something hitting something else with great force. Imagine the sound and the sensation of the impact.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'slammed' with strong emotions, such as anger, excitement, or intensity.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mental image of a sledgehammer 'slamming' a nail into a piece of wood.


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