"Lassoed" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Lassoed" Meaning

Lassoed is the past tense and past participle of the verb "lasso". To lasso means to catch or surround something, typically an animal, by swinging a rope in a circular motion around it. In this sense, "lassoed" means to have been caught or surrounded in this way. For example: "The cowboy managed to lassoed the wild mustang and bring it under control." In other contexts, "lassoed" can also figuratively describe having captured or controlled something, such as an idea or a problem.

"Lassoed" Examples

Verb: Lassoed

Here are 5 usage examples:

The cowboy lassoed the runaway horse and brought it back to the ranch.
She lassoed the prize at the fair, winning a stuffed animal for her little sister.
He lassoed the attention of the audience with his witty stand-up comedy.
The police officer lassoed the suspect and took them into custody.
The fisherman lassoed the large catch, exhausted from the long day at sea.