Limped Meaning in English
word · lemma: limp
ˈɫɪmpt
LIMPT
lˈɪmpt
LIMPT
Definition
Moved with difficulty because of an injury or pain in the leg or foot. Usually means walking unevenly or slowly due to discomfort.
Usage & Nuances
"Limped" is the past tense of "limp," used for people or animals walking unevenly due to pain or injury. Common phrases: "limped home," "limped off the field." Not used for slight hesitations or machine problems (use "stalled" or "stuttered" instead).
Spanish: cojeóPortuguese (BR): mancouPortuguese (PT): mancouChinese (Simplified): 一瘸一拐地走Chinese (Traditional): 一瘸一拐地走Hindi: लंगड़ायाArabic: تَعَرْجBengali: লংঘুরে হাঁটল - খোঁড়াতে হাঁটলRussian: хромалJapanese: 足を引きずったVietnamese: đi khập khiễngKorean: 절뚝거렸다Turkish: topalladıUrdu: لنگڑا کر چلاIndonesian: pincang
Example Sentences
He limped after twisting his ankle.
basic
The dog limped back to its bed.
basic
She limped all the way home.
basic
After the marathon, he limped off the field, exhausted.
natural
The injured player limped to the sidelines with the coach's help.
natural
He limped through the rest of the day, trying not to show he was hurt.
natural