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pumped

|pumped|

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/pʌmpt/

(pump)

fluid movement

Base FormPluralPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjective
pumppumpspumpingspumpingpumpspumpedpumpedpumpingpumped
Etymology
Etymology Information

'pumped' originates from the verb 'pump', which comes from Middle English 'pompe', derived from Old French 'pompe', meaning 'a device for raising water'.

Historical Evolution

'pompe' transformed into the English word 'pump', and eventually became the modern English word 'pumped' as a past tense and participle form.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to raise or move liquid', but over time it evolved to include the meaning of 'being excited or enthusiastic'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'pump'.

She pumped the water out of the basement.

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Adjective 1

filled with enthusiasm or excitement.

He was pumped about the upcoming concert.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41