adj Uncommon

tackled

Tackled (adj) means having been brought down or stopped, as in sport, or having been dealt with as a problem. Example: “The tackled player stayed down for a minute before getting up.”

adj

Having been brought down or stopped, as in sport, or having been dealt with as a problem.

"The tackled player stayed down for a minute before getting up."

"It was a long-standing issue, finally tackled after months of debate."

How to use tackled

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPast form describing something (or someone) that has been dealt with, stopped, or brought down.

Word forms

more tackled comparative, most tackled superlative

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Rhymes for tackled

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tackled” mean?

The word “tackled” means having been brought down or stopped, as in sport, or having been dealt with as a problem. In plain terms, past form describing something (or someone) that has been dealt with, stopped, or brought down.

How do you use “tackled” in a sentence?

Here is “tackled” used in a sentence: “The tackled player stayed down for a minute before getting up.”

What part of speech is “tackled”?

“Tackled” is an adjective.

Is “tackled” a common word?

“Tackled” is an uncommon word in modern English.