winded

Meanings

• adjective

  Feeling breathless or exhausted after exertion.

  - "After running a marathon, I felt winded and needed to catch my breath."
  - "The athlete was winded after completing the high jump."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with winded
mended , lended , tended

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Variants

List of all variants of winded that leads to same result
wind , winded , winding , winds , wound , broken wind , broken-winded , long-winded , long-windedly , long-windedness , long-windednesses , short-winded , wind down , winding down , winds down , wound down , wind up , winding up , winds up , wound up

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'windian', meaning 'to breathe hard'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'winded' was commonly used in the past to describe the condition of soldiers after a battle.

2. In some sports, such as boxing, being winded can be a significant advantage, as it can weaken an opponent and make them more susceptible to defeat.

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Related Concepts

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1. exertion: The act of using physical or mental energy.

2. breathlessness: The feeling of not being able to get enough air into the lungs.

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Culture

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In literature, 'winded' has been used to describe the physical and emotional state of characters after a strenuous event or competition. In art, images of winded athletes or animals have been used to depict the struggle and triumph of overcoming exhaustion.

How to Memorize "winded"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself running a race and feeling winded as you cross the finish line.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'winded' with the feeling of being out of breath and exhausted.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Old English origin of the word 'windian' and associating it with the feeling of breathing hard.

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