verb

faxed

fakst

Faxed (verb) means past tense of fax: sent a document electronically over a phone line. Example: “She faxed the signed contract back within the hour.”

verb

Past tense of fax: sent a document electronically over a phone line.

"She faxed the signed contract back within the hour."

How to use faxed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPast tense of "fax" — sent something by fax machine.

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Etymology

From Middle English *faxed, from Old English feaxed, ġefeaxed (“haired; having hair”), from Old English feax (“hair”). More at fax.

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for faxed

axed waxed taxed relaxed

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Frequently asked questions

What does “faxed” mean?

The word “faxed” means past tense of fax: sent a document electronically over a phone line. In plain terms, past tense of "fax" — sent something by fax machine.

How do you pronounce “faxed”?

“Faxed” is pronounced fakst (/fækst/ in IPA).

How do you use “faxed” in a sentence?

Here is “faxed” used in a sentence: “She faxed the signed contract back within the hour.”

What part of speech is “faxed”?

“Faxed” is a verb.