slashed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /slæʃt/
KK: /slæʃt/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has been cut or damaged with a sharp object.
Example
The slashed fabric was no longer usable for the dress.
Conversation
Did you see the new artwork at the gallery?
Yes, I loved the way the colors were slashed together!
It really creates a sense of movement, doesn't it?
Definitely! The slashed strokes give it so much energy.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cut
torn
gouged
Antonyms
intact
whole
unbroken
verb
Definition
To cut something quickly and forcefully with a sharp object.
Example
He slashed the paper with a pair of scissors.
Tense Forms
Past: slashed
Past Participle: slashed
Conversation
Did you see how she slashed that price in half during the sale?
I know, right? I couldn't believe the discount!
I wish I had more time to shop before they slashed everything.
Root Explanation
Slashed → The word 'slashed' originates from the verb 'slash', which comes from the Middle English 'slaschen', meaning to cut or to strike. The root is related to the Old Norse 'slasa', meaning to cut or to slash. The suffix '-ed' indicates the past tense. Thus, 'slashed' means having been cut or struck with a sharp object.
Memory Tip
Think of the action of cutting or striking something sharply, as 'slashed' refers to something that has been cut.
Visually Confused Words
splashed
unslashed
unsplashed
unsashed
unlashed
splasher