mashed
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /mæʃt/
KK: /mæʃt/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has been crushed or pressed into a soft, smooth state, often used for food like potatoes.
Example
I love eating mashed potatoes with gravy.
Conversation
Did you see Jake at the party last night?
Yeah, he was totally mashed by the end of the night!
I thought he was going to fall over when he tried to dance.
I know, right? It was hilarious!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
smashed
intoxicated
tipsy
Antonyms
sober
clearheaded
unintoxicated
verb
Definition
To crush or smash something into a soft, smooth mixture, often used in cooking.
Example
She mashed the potatoes until they were creamy and smooth.
Tense Forms
Past: mashed
Past Participle: mashed
Conversation
Did you see how I mashed the potatoes for dinner?
Yeah, they looked perfectly creamy!
I think I finally got the technique right this time.
Root Explanation
Mashed → The word 'mashed' originates from the Old English 'mascan', meaning to crush or press. It describes the action of crushing food, typically potatoes, into a soft, smooth consistency.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word for crushing ('mascan') to remember that 'mashed' means something that has been crushed into a soft form.
Visually Confused Words
unmashed
masthead
washed
mushed
meshed
masted
masked
dashed