# foundered

Pronunciation: US say "FOWN-durd" /ˈfaʊn.dɚd/; UK say "FOWN-duhd" /ˈfaʊn.dəd/

## Verb

1. Past tense and past participle of founder. — simple past and past participle of founder
   - Simple: Past tense and past participle of founder. Use this form for something that filled with water, sank, or failed earlier.
   - _The freighter foundered in heavy seas and went down within minutes._
   - _Negotiations foundered over disagreements about the disputed border._

## Adjective

2. Unable to walk normally; lame, typically from sore or damaged feet.
   - Simple: Not able to walk properly because the legs or feet hurt or are too weak.
   - _The foundered pony stood with its weight thrown back onto its hind legs._
   - _A foundered animal cannot keep pace and must be rested._

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