Definition

Feeling tense or exhausted, often due to stress or anxiety.

Example

After a long week at work, I felt strung and needed a break.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

You look a bit strung out today, everything okay?

Yeah, I've just been really busy with work and stress lately.

I can imagine, it's tough when things pile up like that.

For sure, I need to find some time to unwind soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To have attached or connected something using a thin piece of material, like a thread or wire.

Example

She strung the beads together to make a necklace.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how I strung the lights for the party last night?

Yes! They looked amazing and really set the mood.

Thanks! I was worried they wouldn’t stay up.

Root Explanation

The word 'strung' originates from Old English 'streng', meaning to stretch or tighten. It is the past participle of 'string', which comes from the Proto-Germanic '*strangaz', meaning tight or strong. Thus, 'strung' refers to something that has been tightened or stretched, often in the context of a string being pulled taut.

Memory Tip

Think of something being 'tightened' or 'stretched' — that's what 'strung' means, as it describes the state of a string that has been pulled tight.

Visually Confused Words