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extinguished

 

[ ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

put out

To extinguish means to put out a fire or a light. It can also refer to the act of ending something, such as a feeling or an idea. The term is commonly used in safety and emergency contexts where ensuring that flames or heat sources are properly dealt with is critical.

Synonyms

douse, put out, quench, snuff out

Examples of usage

  • The firefighters extinguished the blaze.
  • She extinguished her cigarette in the ashtray.
  • The storm extinguished the last flicker of sunlight.

Translations

Translations of the word "extinguished" in other languages:

🇵🇹 extinto

🇮🇳 बुझा हुआ

🇩🇪 erlöscht

🇮🇩 padam

🇺🇦 погашений

🇵🇱 wygaszony

🇯🇵 消えた

🇫🇷 éteint

🇪🇸 apagado

🇹🇷 sönmüş

🇰🇷 꺼진

🇸🇦 منطفئ

🇨🇿 zhasnutý

🇸🇰 uhasený

🇨🇳 熄灭的

🇸🇮 ugasnjen

🇮🇸 slökkt

🇰🇿 сөндірілген

🇬🇪 გამორთული

🇦🇿 söndürüldü

🇲🇽 apagado

Etymology

The word 'extinguish' originated in the late Middle English period, deriving from the Old French 'extinquier,' which is rooted in the Latin 'extinguere.' The Latin term is made up of 'ex-' (meaning 'out') and 'tinguere' (to 'tinge' or 'dye'). Therefore, the original sense of extinguish was 'to put out' or 'to dim.' Over time, the usage evolved to encompass not only the literal act of putting out a flame or light but also the metaphorical extinguishing of emotions or ideas. The evolution of the term reflects both practical applications in fire safety as well as broader philosophical uses in literature and common speech, emphasizing its dual nature in both the physical and abstract realms.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,968 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.