Whooshed: meaning, definitions and examples
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whooshed
[ huหสt ]
sudden movement
Whooshed is the past tense of the verb 'whoosh', which means to move swiftly through the air with a whooshing sound. It's typically used to describe an object moving rapidly or a sudden burst of air. The term evokes a sense of speed and urgency, often associated with something that happens quickly or dramatically. It can also imply a sound effect, reminiscent of something moving fast enough to displace air.
Synonyms
darted, sped, swooshed, zoomed.
Examples of usage
- The car whooshed past us on the highway.
- The ball whooshed through the air and hit the target.
- She heard the airplane whoosh overhead.
- A gust of wind whooshed through the trees.
Translations
Translations of the word "whooshed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น zunido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคผเคฐเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช vorbeigesaust
๐ฎ๐ฉ meluncur
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพะปะตััะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ przeleciaล
๐ฏ๐ต ้ใ้ใใ
๐ซ๐ท passรฉ en vitesse
๐ช๐ธ pasรณ volando
๐น๐ท uรงtu
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค์ณ ์ง๋๊ฐ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ proletฤl
๐ธ๐ฐ preletel
๐จ๐ณ ้ฃ่ฟ
๐ธ๐ฎ pogrnilo
๐ฎ๐ธ flaug
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑััะฟ ะบะตััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ uรงdu
๐ฒ๐ฝ se fue volando
Etymology
The word 'whoosh' is believed to have originated in the early 20th century, likely imitating the sound it describes. It is an onomatopoeic term, meaning it phonetically resembles the sound associated with the action of rushing or flowing quickly. The verb form became prevalent in informal speech and writing, often used to convey a sense of speed or excitement. As language evolved, 'whoosh' and its variations like 'whooshed' became common in both spoken and written English, often featured in literature, comics, and casual conversation to create vivid imagery of motion.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #37,071, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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