Rended: meaning, definitions and examples
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rended
[ หrษndษd ]
past tense
The word 'rended' is the past tense of 'rend,' which means to tear something into pieces forcefully. It can refer to both literal acts, such as tearing fabric, and figurative ones, such as a deep emotional or psychological separation. 'Rended' often implies a violent or intense action, emphasizing the severity of the tearing. This term is frequently used in literature and poetry to convey strong emotions.
Synonyms
ripped, splintered, tore.
Examples of usage
- The storm rended the old tree in half.
- She was rended by grief after his departure.
- The fabric rended under the pressure.
- The explosion rended the silence of the night.
Translations
Translations of the word "rended" in other languages:
๐ต๐น rendido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฎเคฐเฅเคชเคฟเคค
๐ฉ๐ช รผbergeben
๐ฎ๐ฉ menyerahkan
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะดะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zdany
๐ฏ๐ต ้ไผใใ
๐ซ๐ท rendu
๐ช๐ธ rendido
๐น๐ท teslim olan
๐ฐ๐ท ํญ๋ณตํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุณุชุณูู
๐จ๐ฟ vzdรกn
๐ธ๐ฐ odovzdanรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฑๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ predan
๐ฎ๐ธ gefiรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะฟัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แฉแแแแ แแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษslim olunan
๐ฒ๐ฝ rendido
Etymology
The word 'rend' comes from the Old English 'rendan,' meaning to tear or split apart. Its roots can be traced further back to Proto-West Germanic '*rendan,' which carries a similar meaning. The evolution of the word reflects its enduring association with violence and intensity in the act of tearing. Over the centuries, 'rend' has been used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, especially in literary works. Notably, it appears in biblical texts, highlighting the idea of being torn asunder, both physically and emotionally. The evolution of 'rended' as a past tense has maintained much of that emotional weight, making it a powerful word in English literature.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,092, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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