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- US Pronunciation
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- [puhnch]
- /pʌntʃ/
- /pʌntʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [puhnch]
- /pʌntʃ/
Definitions of punched word
- noun punched a tool or machine for perforating or stamping materials, driving nails, etc. 1
- noun punched the solid upper die of a punch press, used with a hollow die to blank out shaped pieces of sheet metal or the like. 1
- verb with object punched to cut, stamp, pierce, perforate, form, or drive with a tool or machine that punches. 1
- verb without object punched to work at or on something with or as if with a mechanical punch. 1
- idioms punched pull punches, to lessen deliberately the force of one's blows. Informal. to act with restraint or hold back the full force or implications of something: He wasn't going to pull any punches when he warned them of what they would be up against. 1
- idioms punched roll with the punches, Informal. to cope with and survive adversity: In the business world you quickly learn to roll with the punches. 1
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Origin of punched
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English punchen (v.); apparently variant of pounce1
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Parts of speech for Punched
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
punched popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
punched usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for punched
verb punched
- bammed — Simple past tense and past participle of bam.
- clobbered — to paint over existing decoration on (a ceramic piece).
- dialed — Simple past tense and past participle of dial.
- dug — a simple past tense and past participle of dig1. and dig2 .
- goosed — any of numerous wild or domesticated, web-footed swimming birds of the family Anatidae, especially of the genera Anser and Branta, most of which are larger and have a longer neck and legs than the ducks.
noun punched
- clowned — Simple past tense and past participle of clown.
- corkscrewed — Simple past tense and past participle of corkscrew.
- countersank — Simple past form of countersink.
- cuffed — a blow with the fist or the open hand; buffet.
- dibbled — Simple past tense and past participle of dibble.
Top questions with punched
- what happens when you get punched in the stomach?
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