Coasted: meaning, definitions and examples
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coasted
[ koʊstɪd ]
movement without effort
Coasted refers to the act of moving along without much effort, often relying on momentum. This can apply to vehicles moving downhill or to a more figurative sense, such as someone going through life without really trying hard. Coasting implies an ease of movement where propulsion is not actively applied.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The car coasted down the hill.
- She coasted through the exam without studying.
- The cyclist coasted after reaching the top of the hill.
Translations
Translations of the word "coasted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 navegou
🇮🇳 संवेदनशीलता
🇩🇪 gefahren
🇮🇩 berlayar
🇺🇦 плисти
🇵🇱 płynął
🇯🇵 海岸を滑る
🇫🇷 navigué
🇪🇸 navegó
🇹🇷 kıyı boyunca gitmek
🇰🇷 해안을 따라 항해했다
🇸🇦 سافر على الساحل
🇨🇿 plul
🇸🇰 plavil sa
🇨🇳 沿海航行
🇸🇮 plul
🇮🇸 siglaði
🇰🇿 жағалау бойымен жүру
🇬🇪 გადაიარა
🇦🇿 sahil boyunca getmək
🇲🇽 navegó
Etymology
The word 'coasted' is derived from the verb 'coast,' which has its roots in the Middle English word 'coste', from the Old French 'coste', meaning 'the side or shore.' The term originally referred to the act of traveling along the coast or shoreline, taking advantage of the relative ease of sailing close to land. It evolved over time to imply ease of movement in a broader sense. By the 18th century, the verb 'coast' began to encompass not only maritime travel but also terrestrial movement, particularly involving a descent or glide with minimal resistance. Therefore, 'coasted' encapsulates a sense of effortless motion, both in physical and metaphorical applications.