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banded

band·ed
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ban-did]
    • /ˈbæn dɪd/
    • /bæn.dɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ban-did]
    • /ˈbæn dɪd/

Definitions of banded word

  • adjective banded If something is banded, it has one or more bands on it, often of a different colour which contrasts with the main colour. 3
  • adjective banded marked or fitted with a band or bands. 1
  • adjective banded Architecture. (of a column, door architrave, etc.) having the regular flutings, moldings, or the like interrupted at regular intervals by projecting blocks or drums. 1
  • noun banded a thin, flat strip of some material for binding, confining, trimming, protecting, etc.: a band on each bunch of watercress. 1
  • noun banded a fillet, belt, or strap: a band for the hair; a band for connecting pulleys. 1
  • noun banded a stripe, as of color or decorative work. 1
See all 22 definitions of banded

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Origin of banded

First appearance:

before 1480
One of the 25% oldest English words
First recorded in 1480-90; band2 + -ed2

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Parts of speech for Banded

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Banded

banded popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for banded

adjective banded

  • outlined — the line by which a figure or object is defined or bounded; contour.
  • plugged in — closely connected; in touch with what is going on; informed; involved: He's one of the more plugged-in advisers at State House.
  • unitary — of or relating to a unit or units.
  • bracketed — a support, as of metal or wood, projecting from a wall or the like to hold or bear the weight of a shelf, part of a cornice, etc.
  • stripy — having or marked with stripes.
All 23 Synonyms of banded

Antonyms for banded

verb banded

  • disjoined — separated; disunited.
  • divided — separated; separate.
  • parted — partial; of a part: part owner.
  • separated — to keep apart or divide, as by an intervening barrier or space: to separate two fields by a fence.

noun banded

  • disbanded — to break up or dissolve (an organization): They disbanded the corporation.
All 5 Antonyms of banded

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