51Թ

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winded

[ win-did ]

adjective

  1. out of breath.
  2. having wind or breath of a specified kind (usually used in combination):

    short-winded; broken-winded.



winded

/ ˈɪԻɪ /

adjective

  1. out of breath, as from strenuous exercise
  2. in combination having breath or wind as specified

    broken-winded

    short-winded

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ɾԻĻ·Ա noun
  • ܲ·ɾԻĻ adjective
  • ɱ-ɾԻĻ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of winded1

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; wind 1, -ed 3
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Michael Olise's outstanding, emphatic finish could have winded a side seemingly searching for air, while Kane's merciless volley had the potential to suck the life out of them.

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They screamed it when, clearly winded, he walked over to the bench for a cup of water.

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While I was winded toward the end, she never broke a sweat.

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Just walking up the slight hill from her horse barn to her front door can leave her winded.

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The 27-year-old Paul merely had to withstand an intense burst of activity from the former undisputed heavyweight champ in the second round, then outlast the visibly winded Tyson.

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