Definition of stung
Stung is the past tense and past participle of the verb sting.
Example: “She was stung by a bee while gardening.”
The word describes an action that has already happened or a state resulting from being stung by an insect, emotional pain, or a figurative hurt.
Common uses
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Physical context: Refers to being pierced or wounded by an insect or animal, such as a bee or a wasp.
Example: “His arm swelled after he was stung.” -
Emotional context: Expresses feelings of hurt, embarrassment, or offense.
Example: “He was stung by her harsh words.”
Verb form
| Base Form | Past Tense | Past Participle |
|---|---|---|
| sting | stung | stung |
Additional learning
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Source: Collins English Dictionary
Author’s Summary: The word stung serves as both past tense and past participle of sting, describing either a literal physical wound or figurative emotional pain.
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