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imported

im·port
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    • [verb im-pawrt, -pohrt; noun im-pawrt, -pohrt]
    • /verb ɪmˈpɔrt, -ˈpoʊrt; noun ˈɪm pɔrt, -poʊrt/
    • /ɪmˈpɔːt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

Historical Comparancy

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

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Synonyms 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.

adjective imported

  • exotic — An exotic plant or animal.
  • carried — Simple past tense and past participle of carry.

Antonyms for imported

adj imported

  • familiar — well-acquainted; thoroughly conversant: to be familiar with a subject.

adjective imported

  • exported — Simple past tense and past participle of export.

verb with object imported

  • ported — Military. the position of a rifle or other weapon when ported.

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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