gashed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɡæʃt/
KK: /gæʃt/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has been cut or slashed, often leaving a deep mark or wound.
Example
The tree had a gashed trunk from the storm's strong winds.
Conversation
Did you see that skateboarder fall?
Yeah, he really gashed his knee pretty badly.
I hope he gets better soon; that looked painful.
Definitely, those injuries can take a while to heal.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
slashed
cut
torn
Antonyms
smooth
intact
whole
verb
Definition
To make a deep cut or wound in something, often resulting in a jagged opening.
Example
He gashed his arm while trying to cut the rope.
Tense Forms
Past: gashed
Past Participle: gashed
Conversation
I can't believe I gashed my arm while cooking last night.
Ouch! That sounds painful, what happened?
I was chopping vegetables and slipped with the knife.
Root Explanation
Gashed → It is formed from the root "gash" (of uncertain origin, possibly related to Old English *gæscian*, meaning to cut or slash) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action). The word "gashed" means to have been cut or slashed deeply.
Memory Tip
Think of a deep 'cut' ('gash') that has already happened, as indicated by the '-ed' ending.
Visually Confused Words
ungashed
washed
dashed
shed
garnished