Arrowed: meaning, definitions and examples

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arrowed

 

[ ˈær.oʊd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past form

Arrowed is the simple past form of the verb 'arrow', which means to aim or direct something in the manner of an arrow. This term is often used metaphorically to describe focusing one's attention or intention towards a specific target or goal.

Synonyms

aimed, directed, focused

Examples of usage

  • She arrowed her focus on finishing the project by the deadline.
  • The teacher arrowed the lesson to the main concept they needed to understand.
  • He arrowed his gaze towards the horizon, searching for a glimpse of her.
  • In the game, he arrowed the enemy's headquarters.
  • They arrowed their efforts toward improving community relations.

Translations

Translations of the word "arrowed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 com flechas

🇮🇳 तीरदार

🇩🇪 pfeilförmig

🇮🇩 berpanah

🇺🇦 з стрілами

🇵🇱 z strzałkami

🇯🇵 矢印のある

🇫🇷 fléché

🇪🇸 con flechas

🇹🇷 oklar ile

🇰🇷 화살이 있는

🇸🇦 مؤشر بالسهم

🇨🇿 se šipkami

🇸🇰 so šípkami

🇨🇳 带箭头的

🇸🇮 s puščicami

🇮🇸 me örvum

🇰🇿 жебе тәрізді

🇬🇪 სხვანაირად

🇦🇿 oxşayan

🇲🇽 con flechas

Etymology

The word 'arrowed' derives from the noun 'arrow', which has its origins in the Old English term 'arwe', meaning a projectile that is shot from a bow. 'Arrow' has been used in various contexts throughout history, symbolizing direction, purpose, and intention. The verb form 'to arrow' emerged to convey the action of directing something as precisely as an arrow flies to its target. Over time, this term gained broader metaphorical meanings, often employed in literature and spoken language to describe focused actions or decisions.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,807 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.