vacuumed
word · lemma: vacuum
Definition
To clean something, usually a floor or carpet, using a vacuum cleaner. The action is done in the past.
Usage & Nuances
Used for cleaning with a vacuum cleaner; 'vacuumed' is the simple past form. Common with places: 'vacuumed the carpet', 'vacuumed the living room.' Sometimes replaced with 'vacuum-cleaned' (less common). Not used for cleaning other surfaces like windows.
Spanish: aspiró - pasó la aspiradoraPortuguese (BR): aspirou - passou o aspiradorPortuguese (PT): aspirou - passou o aspiradorChinese (Simplified): 吸尘了Chinese (Traditional): 吸塵了Hindi: वै큏क कियाArabic: قام بتنظيف بالمكنسة الكهربائية
Example Sentences
Have you vacuumed the stairs yet?
natural
I vacuumed the living room yesterday.
basic
She vacuumed the carpet after lunch.
basic
We vacuumed the floor before guests arrived.
basic
Oh no, I just vacuumed and the kids made a mess again!
natural
He vacuumed the whole house in under an hour.
natural