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corded

cord·ed
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kawr-did]
    • /ˈkɔr dɪd/
    • /ˈkɔː.dɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kawr-did]
    • /ˈkɔr dɪd/

Definitions of corded word

  • adjective corded bound or fastened with cord 3
  • adjective corded (of a fabric) ribbed 3
  • adjective corded (of muscles) standing out like cords 3
  • adjective corded fastened with cords 3
  • adjective corded made of or provided with cords 3
  • adjective corded that looks like a tight cord, as a muscle 3

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Origin of corded

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at cord, -ed3

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Parts of speech for Corded

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

corded popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% 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.

corded usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for corded

verb corded

  • knit — to make (a garment, fabric, etc.) by interlocking loops of one or more yarns either by hand with knitting needles or by machine.
  • cord — Cord is strong, thick string.
  • secure — free from or not exposed to danger or harm; safe.
  • bind — If something binds people together, it makes them feel as if they are all part of the same group or have something in common.
  • tie — to bind, fasten, or attach with a cord, string, or the like, drawn together and knotted: to tie a tin can on a dog's tail.

Antonyms for corded

verb corded

  • loosen — to unfasten or undo, as a bond or fetter.
  • lose — to come to be without (something in one's possession or care), through accident, theft, etc., so that there is little or no prospect of recovery: I'm sure I've merely misplaced my hat, not lost it.
  • loose — free or released from fastening or attachment: a loose end.
  • unfasten — to release from or as from fastenings; detach.
  • untie — to loose or unfasten (anything tied); let or set loose by undoing a knot.

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