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pumped

The correct spelling is pumped.

How to pronounce pumped

/pʌmpt/
verb

IPA: /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. 1.To use a pump to move (liquid or gas).
  2. 2.(often followed by up) To fill with air.
  3. 3.To move rhythmically, as the motion of a pump.
  4. 4.To shake (a person's hand) vigorously.
  5. 5.To gain information from (a person) by persistent questioning.

adjective

  1. 1.Pumped up.
  2. 2.Wearing pumps (the type of shoe).
  3. 3.Very tired, especially when too fatigued to grip handholds well.

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