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funneled

 

[ ˈfʌn.əld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

directing attention

To funnel means to direct or channel something through a narrow passage or into a specified entity. This term often describes the action of guiding information, resources, or efforts towards a particular goal or focus.

Synonyms

channel, direct, focus, guide

Examples of usage

  • She funneled her energy into the project.
  • The resources were funneled to assist those in need.
  • He funneled information through several channels.
  • They funneled donations to the charity.

Translations

Translations of the word "funneled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 funilado

🇮🇳 फनल किया हुआ

🇩🇪 trichterförmig

🇮🇩 dijadikan corong

🇺🇦 каналізований

🇵🇱 lejkowaty

🇯🇵 ファンネル状の

🇫🇷 entonnoir

🇪🇸 embudo

🇹🇷 huni biçiminde

🇰🇷 깔때기 모양의

🇸🇦 على شكل قمع

🇨🇿 trychtýřovitý

🇸🇰 lievikovitý

🇨🇳 漏斗形的

🇸🇮 lijakast

🇮🇸 trichterlaga

🇰🇿 шалғайланған

🇬🇪 ფunnelური

🇦🇿 bucaqşəkilli

🇲🇽 embudo

Word origin

The term 'funnel' originates from the Middle English word 'fonel,' which is derived from the Old French word 'funnelle,' a diminutive form of 'fune,' meaning 'pipe' or 'tube.' The roots can be traced even further back to the Latin word 'funnus,' which means 'a wick' or 'a rope.' The concept of a funnel relates to the physical shape that guides substances into a narrower passage, which has metaphorically evolved to describe the direction of processes or information. Over time, 'funnel' has been adapted in various contexts, notably in business and marketing, illustrating the idea of channeling customers or leads toward a desired outcome.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,774 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.