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axed

 

[ รฆksd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

action of removal

The term 'axed' refers to the act of cutting off, dismissing, or eliminating something. It is commonly used in a figurative sense to describe the termination of jobs, projects, or plans. When something is axed, it implies a sudden or harsh removal, often leaving individuals affected in shock or disbelief. The word can also be applied to decisions made in business or creative contexts, indicating a lack of further interest or investment.

Synonyms

cut, dismiss, eliminate, terminate

Examples of usage

  • The company axed several projects this quarter.
  • He was axed from the team after the poor performance.
  • The movie was axed due to budget constraints.
  • The show was axed after just one season.

Translations

Translations of the word "axed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cortado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคŸ เคฆเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abgehackt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dipotong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดั€ัƒะฑะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyciฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆ‡ใ‚‰ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท coupรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cortado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kesilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž˜๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ุทูˆุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ useknutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odrezanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ขซ็ ๆŽ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odrezan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sneitt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตัั–ะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒญแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™silmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cortado

Etymology

The word 'axed' originates from the noun 'axe', which comes from Old English 'รฆx', a term used for a tool designed for chopping, splitting, or piercing. As a verb, it evolved from using the tool's name to describe the action of cutting down or removing, reflecting a more metaphorical usage over time. By the late 20th century, 'axed' began to be used in various contexts to describe the cessation of projects, job terminations, or negation of plans, bringing forth a sharper connotation of decisiveness and finality. This figurative language showcases how physical actions with tools can translate into broader social and professional scenarios, influencing the way we communicate decisions in modern language.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,080 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.