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coasted Meaning & Definition

What Does Coasted Mean?

Coasted is a verb that means simple past and past participle of coast.

To glide along without adding energy; to allow a vehicle to continue moving forward after disengaging the engine or ceasing to apply motive power.
When I ran out of gas, fortunately I managed to coast into a nearby gas station.
To sail along a coast.
To make a minimal effort; to continue to do something in a routine way, without initiative or effort.
To draw near to; to approach; to keep near, or by the side of.
To sail by or near; to follow the coastline of.
To conduct along a coast or river bank.
To slide downhill; to slide on a sled upon snow or ice.

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When I ran out of gas, fortunately I managed to coast into a nearby gas station.

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