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gassed

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Gassed (adj) means Poisoned or harmed by exposure to toxic gas. Example: “Several soldiers were gassed in the trenches.”

adj

Poisoned or harmed by exposure to toxic gas.

"Several soldiers were gassed in the trenches."

(informal) Drunk or exhausted.

"After three pints he was completely gassed."

How to use gassed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHarmed by poison gas, or (in slang) drunk or worn out.

When to use it

The "drunk/exhausted" sense is informal slang.

more gassed comparative, most gassed superlative

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Several soldiers were _____ in the trenches.

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What does “gassed” mean?

The word “gassed” means poisoned or harmed by exposure to toxic gas. In plain terms, harmed by poison gas, or (in slang) drunk or worn out.

How do you pronounce “gassed”?

“Gassed” is pronounced gast (/ɡæst/ in IPA).

How do you use “gassed” in a sentence?

Here is “gassed” used in a sentence: “Several soldiers were gassed in the trenches.”

What is another word for “gassed”?

Words with a similar meaning to “gassed” include gasiform and stoned.

What part of speech is “gassed”?

“Gassed” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “gassed” have?

“Gassed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: poisoned or harmed by exposure to toxic gas.

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