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Uncommonpumped
The correct spelling is pumped.
How to pronounce pumped
/pʌmpt/
verbIPA: /pʌmpt/
Say it like: Pum-ped
The correct spelling is pumped. To use a pump to move (liquid or gas). For example: "I've pumped over 1000 gallons of water in the last ten minutes."
Usage Examples
“I've pumped over 1000 gallons of water in the last ten minutes.”
“He pumped up the air-bed by hand, but used the service station air to pump up the tyres.”
“I pumped my fist with joy when I won the race.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To use a pump to move (liquid or gas).
- 2.(often followed by up) To fill with air.
- 3.To move rhythmically, as the motion of a pump.
- 4.To shake (a person's hand) vigorously.
- 5.To gain information from (a person) by persistent questioning.
adjective
- 1.Pumped up.
- 2.Wearing pumps (the type of shoe).
- 3.Very tired, especially when too fatigued to grip handholds well.
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