English

lame

leɪm
Meaning: to cause to become lame
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base lame
3rd person singular present lames
Present participle laming
Past lamed
Will future will lame
Going-to future going to lame
Imperative negative don't lame / do not lame

Example

The horse was lamed by a fall.
The horse was lamed by a fall.

Usage Notes

Used when an injury causes a person or animal to lose the full use of their limbs. Often used in the passive voice.

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