Wounded Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations
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wounded
[หwuหndษชd ]
Definitions
injuries
Physically injured or harmed, typically as a result of violence or accident.
Synonyms
damaged, harmed, hurt, injured.
Examples of usage
- He was taken to the hospital with a wounded leg.
- The wounded soldier was bravely fighting for his country.
- She had a wounded arm from the car crash.
Translations
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Origin of 'wounded'
The word 'wounded' originated from Middle English 'wounde', past participle of 'wounden', from Old English 'wundod', past participle of 'wundian', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic 'wundadaz'. The concept of being physically or emotionally injured has been a part of human experience since ancient times, with various cultures developing their own ways of treating wounds and understanding the impact of injuries.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #3,562, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.
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