Caved: meaning, definitions and examples

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caved

 

[ keษชvd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Caved is the past tense of the verb 'cave,' meaning to give in or yield to pressure, or it can refer to a collapse of a structure. It is often used in scenarios where someone succumbs to arguments or overwhelming circumstances.

Synonyms

collapsed, succumbed, yielded.

Examples of usage

  • She finally caved to his demands.
  • The old roof caved during the storm.
  • He caved in the negotiations after hours of discussion.

Translations

Translations of the word "caved" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cavado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคกเคผเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gehรถhlt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terowong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะบะพะฟะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wykopany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆดž็ชŸๅŒ–ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท creusรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ excavado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kazฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุบุฑูˆุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vyhloubenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vyhฤบbenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒ–ๆŽ˜็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izkopan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grafinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะทั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฎแƒ•แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™silmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ excavado

Etymology

The word 'cave' originates from the Latin word 'cava,' meaning 'hollow' or 'cavity,' which was adapted into Old French as 'cave.' The verb form, meaning to yield or to cause to collapse inwardly, began to emerge in English during the late 19th century. The evolution of the word reflects a broader understanding, with one meaning relating to geological formations (the noun 'cave') and the other pertaining to behaviors and actions under pressure (the verb 'cave'). Over time, it developed a metaphorical sense that applies beyond physical spaces to include contexts where individuals or groups capitulate or surrender in discussions or conflicts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,671, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.