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- [verb im-pawrt, -pohrt; noun im-pawrt, -pohrt]
- /verb ɪmˈpɔrt, -ˈpoʊrt; noun ˈɪm pɔrt, -poʊrt/
- /ɪmˈpɔːt/
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- [verb im-pawrt, -pohrt; noun im-pawrt, -pohrt]
- /verb ɪmˈpɔrt, -ˈpoʊrt; noun ˈɪm pɔrt, -poʊrt/
Definitions of imported word
- verb with object imported to bring in (merchandise, commodities, workers, etc.) from a foreign country for use, sale, processing, reexport, or services. 1
- verb with object imported to bring or introduce from one use, connection, or relation into another: foreign bodies imported into the blood; foodstuffs imported from the farm. 1
- verb with object imported to convey as meaning or implication; signify: Her words imported a change of attitude. 1
- verb with object imported to involve as a necessary circumstance; imply: Religion imports belief. 1
- verb with object imported Computers. to bring (documents, data, etc.) into one software program from another. 1
- verb with object imported Archaic. to be of consequence or importance to; concern. 1
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Origin of imported
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English importen < Latin importāre. See im-1, port5
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Parts of speech for Imported
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
imported popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% 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.
imported usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for imported
adj imported
- foreign — of, relating to, or derived from another country or nation; not native: foreign cars.
- transported — emotionally moved; ecstatic: transported by the music.
- alien — Alien means belonging to a different country, race, or group, usually one you do not like or are frightened of.
- shipped — a romantic relationship between fictional characters, especially one that people discuss, write about, or take an interest in, whether or not the romance actually exists in the original book, show, etc.: popular ships in fan fiction.
- introduced — to present (a person) to another so as to make acquainted.
Antonyms for imported
Top questions with imported
- which colony first imported slaves in 1619?
- which of these placed a high tax on imported grain?
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