Gunned: meaning, definitions and examples
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gunned
[ ษกสnd ]
past tense
The past tense of 'gun,' meaning to shoot or fire a weapon. It can also refer to the act of attacking with a firearm. In a more figurative sense, it may describe pursuing something aggressively.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The suspect gunned down three officers in the shootout.
- He was gunned after leaving the bar late at night.
- The police gunned for the suspects after the robbery.
Translations
Translations of the word "gunned" in other languages:
๐ต๐น armado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคจ เคธเฅ เคเฅเคฒเฅ เคเคฒเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช geschossen
๐ฎ๐ฉ ditembak
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐััััะปะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ postrzelony
๐ฏ๐ต ้ๆใใใ
๐ซ๐ท tirรฉ
๐ช๐ธ disparado
๐น๐ท vurulmuล
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด๊ฒฉ๋นํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุทูู ุงููุงุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ postลelenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ postrelenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ขซๆชๅป
๐ธ๐ฎ ustreljen
๐ฎ๐ธ skotinn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพาาะฐ าฑัาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแ แแแแ แแแญแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ atษล aรงฤฑlmฤฑล
๐ฒ๐ฝ disparado
Etymology
The word 'gun' originated in the 14th century, derived from the Old French term 'gunne,' which referred to a type of cannon. This earlier term traces back to when firearms began to emerge in Europe. The verb form, 'gun,' emerged later in the 19th century, reflecting the evolution of firearms technology and its associated actions. Over time, 'gunned' as a past tense became common in various contexts, extending beyond just the physical act of shooting to include more abstract interpretations, such as aggressively pursuing goals. The transformation of 'gun' into a verb marked a significant linguistic shift, illustrating how language evolves alongside cultural and technological advancements.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #26,287, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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