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Mashed - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Mashed means crushed or beaten into a soft, pulpy mass, often used to describe food like potatoes. It can also imply mixing or blending ingredients thoroughly until smooth.

mashed

/mæʃt/ /mæʃt/

Definition:

Crushed or beaten into a soft, pulpy mass.

Synonyms:

crushed, pulped, squashed, puréed

Part of Speech:

adjective, verb (past tense)

Antonyms:

whole, intact

Common Collocations:

mashed potatoes, mashed bananas, mashed avocado

Derivatives:

mash (verb/noun), masher (noun)

Usage Tips:

Use "mashed" to describe food softened by crushing or pressing, like potatoes or fruit.

Common Phrases:

mashed up, all mashed together

Etymology:

Derived from Middle English "maschen," meaning to crush or mix into a soft mass.

Examples:

  • 1. She mashed the bananas for the baby's food.
  • 2. He prefers mashed potatoes over fries.
  • 3. The avocado was perfectly mashed for the guacamole.
  • 4. They mashed the berries into a thick jam.

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