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bashed

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbæʃt// UK //bˈæʃt// bashed

adj. damaged or broken by being hit very hard. You use this to describe something that looks like it has been in a fight or an accident.

adj. showing signs of physical damage from heavy impact or repeated blows. Often used to describe objects that are dented, crushed, or severely worn through rough handling.


SIMPLE

He drives an old, bashed car that barely runs.

CONTEXTUAL

The delivery box arrived looking completely bashed, but luckily the electronics inside were still intact.

COMPLEX

The detective noted the bashed lock and the splintered door frame, clear evidence that the intruder had used significant force to gain entry to the apartment.

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Usage

Commonly used as a participial adjective; often appears after linking verbs like 'look' or 'seem'.

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