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wounded

|wound-ed|

/ˈwuːndɪd/

(wound)

injury

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
wound	wounds	wounds	wounded	wounded	wounding

Etymology

Etymology Information

'wound' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'wund', where 'wund' meant 'injury'.

Historical Evolution

'wund' changed from Old English word 'wund' and eventually became the modern English word 'wound'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'injury or hurt', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'wound'.

He wounded his arm during the accident.

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Adjective 1

injured or hurt, especially with a cut or break in the skin.

The wounded soldier was taken to the hospital.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35