Definition of "Stung"
Stung is the past simple and past participle form of the verb sting.
Usage Examples
- He was stung by a bee while gardening.
- Her remark stung his pride.
These examples show that "stung" can describe both physical pain caused by an insect or animal and emotional hurt resulting from words or actions.
Grammar Note
- Base verb: sting
- Past simple: stung
- Past participle: stung
“Stung” indicates that the action of stinging has already happened or been completed.
Author’s Summary
The word "stung" serves as both the past tense and past participle of "sting," meaning to inflict pain literally or emotionally, marking a completed action.
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