Meaning & use
breezed
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“breezed” is a form of “breeze”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.
Meanings
verbintransitive
moved quickly and confidently, as if something was very easy
Grammar: No object; often followed by an adverb or preposition such as 'through', 'in', or 'past'.
Patterns
- breeze through something
- breeze in
- breeze past someone
She breezed through the exam and finished before anyone else.
He breezed into the meeting ten minutes late with coffee in hand.
The team breezed past its first opponent in the tournament.
verbintransitive
moved in a cheerful, relaxed way without seeming to worry
Grammar: No object; often describes someone's manner as they move.
Patterns
- breeze along
- breeze around
She breezed around the kitchen, humming while she cooked.
The children breezed along the path, laughing at the dog.
Word forms
| base form | breeze |
|---|---|
| third person singular | breezes |
| past tense | breezed |
| past participle | breezed |
| -ing form | breezing |
Common combinations
- breeze through
- He breezed through the interview and got the job.
- breeze past
- The bike breezed past the slow cars.
- breeze in
- She breezed in with a big smile.
- breeze along
- We breezed along the coast road.
Synonyms and how they differ
- sail
- Also means to move or pass easily, but 'sail' often suggests smooth, continuous movement, while 'breeze' adds a sense of confidence or lack of effort.
- glide
- Means to move smoothly and quietly; it does not carry the idea of something being easy that 'breeze' has.
- coast
- Means to move easily without much effort, often because you are not trying hard; 'breeze' is more about confidence and speed.
Opposites
Word family
Commonly confused: breezed or breezed?
breezed vs breezed
Not a separate word; it is simply the past tense of the verb 'breeze'.
Practice
She ____ through her homework in twenty minutes.
Choose one answer.
The sentence describes a completed action in the past, so the past tense 'breezed' is correct. 'Breezes' is present tense, 'breezing' needs a helping verb like 'was', and 'breeze' is the base form.
Make it your own
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