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snowed

/snəʊd/

Meanings
  • Verb

    Past tense and past participle of the verb 'snow'. It means that snow has fallen and covered something completely.

    - "After the heavy snowfall, the roads were closed."
    - "The trees were snowed in during the blizzard."
    - "The roof was leaking and the attic was snowed under."

Variants
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snow , snowed , snowing , snows , snowed in , snowed up , snow under , snowed under , snowing under , snows under
Etymology
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The word 'snowed' is derived from the Old English word 'sniewan', which means 'to cover with snow'.


Trivia
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  1. The world record for the most snowfall in 24 hours is held by Mount Rainier in Washington State, which received 1,122 inches (2,850 cm) of snow in 1999.

  2. Snow is made up of ice crystals that form in the clouds and fall to the ground. Each snowflake is unique and no two snowflakes are exactly alike.


Related Concepts
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  1. Blizzard: A severe snowstorm with heavy snow and strong winds. A blizzard can cause extensive damage and make travel difficult or impossible.

  2. Snowfall: The act of snow falling from the sky. Snowfall can vary in intensity and duration, ranging from a light dusting to a heavy blizzard.


Culture
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In literature and poetry, 'snowed' is often used to describe a peaceful and serene scene, such as a snow-covered landscape. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation where someone is overwhelmed or trapped, like in the phrase 'snowed under'.

How to Memorize "snowed"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize 'snowed', imagine a scene of a snow-covered landscape with trees and buildings completely covered in snow. Visualize the snow falling gently from the sky and accumulating on the ground.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'snowed' with the feeling of coziness and warmth during a snowstorm. Think of hot cocoa, blankets, and a fireplace.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Snowed is a word that's code for Covered in White' to help remember the meaning of 'snowed'.


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