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- US Pronunciation
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- [hohm-sted, -stid]
- /ˈhoʊm stɛd, -stɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hohm-sted, -stid]
- /ˈhoʊm stɛd, -stɪd/
Definitions of homesteaded word
- noun homesteaded a dwelling with its land and buildings, occupied by the owner as a home and exempted by a homestead law from seizure or sale for debt. 1
- noun homesteaded any dwelling with its land and buildings where a family makes its home. 1
- noun homesteaded a tract of land acquired under the Homestead Act. 1
- noun homesteaded a house in an urban area acquired under a homesteading program. 1
- verb with object homesteaded to acquire or settle on (land) as a homestead: Pioneers homesteaded the valley. 1
- verb without object homesteaded to acquire or settle on a homestead: They homesteaded many years ago. 1
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Origin of homesteaded
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Old English hāmstede (not found in ME). See home, stead
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Parts of speech for Homesteaded
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
homesteaded popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
homesteaded usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for homesteaded
verb homesteaded
- plow — an agricultural implement used for cutting, lifting, turning over, and partly pulverizing soil.
- reap — to cut (wheat, rye, etc.) with a sickle or other implement or a machine, as in harvest.
- tend — to attend by action, care, etc. (usually followed by to).
- graze — to touch or rub something lightly, or so as to produce slight abrasion, in passing: to graze against a rough wall.
- sow — to scatter (seed) over land, earth, etc., for growth; plant.
noun homesteaded
- farmed — a tract of land, usually with a house, barn, silo, etc., on which crops and often livestock are raised for livelihood.
- addressed — a speech or written statement, usually formal, directed to a particular group of persons: the president's address on the state of the economy.
- based — If you are based in a particular place, that is the place where you live or do most of your work. See also base.
- cribbed — Of or pertaining to a crib, or things in a crib.
- domiciled — a place of residence; abode; house or home.
Antonyms for homesteaded
verb homesteaded
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- neglect — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
- ignored — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- neglected — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
noun homesteaded
- annexed — to attach, append, or add, especially to something larger or more important.
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