crushed
Translation
squashed, broken into small pieces, devastated
Examples
Add two cloves of crushed garlic.
Add two cloves of crushed garlic.
He was crushed by the bad news.
He was crushed by the bad news.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective before a noun)) broken into small pieces Add some crushed ice to the drink.
((to be crushed by sth.)) to be emotionally devastated by something She was crushed by his criticism.
Similar Words
Synonyms: squashed, broken; devastated, heartbroken
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'to crush'.
Memory Tips
Remember it can be physical, like 'crushed ice', or emotional, like 'crushed hopes'.