slated

slate

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sleyt]
- /sleɪt/
- /sleɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sleyt]
- /sleɪt/

Definitions of slated word

noun slated a fine-grained rock formed by the metamorphosis of clay, shale, etc., that tends to split along parallel cleavage planes, usually at an angle to the planes of stratification. 1
noun slated a thin piece or plate of this rock or a similar material, used especially for roofing or as a writing surface. 1
noun slated a dull, dark bluish gray. 1
noun slated a list of candidates, officers, etc., to be considered for nomination, appointment, election, or the like. 1
verb with object slated to sic or set a dog on (a person or animal). 1
idioms slated clean slate, an unsullied record; a record marked by creditable conduct: to start over with a clean slate. 1

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Origin of slated

First appearance:

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English sclate < Middle French esclate, feminine of esclat piece split off; see slat1

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Parts of speech for Slated

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Slated

slated popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% 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 slated

adj slated

locked in — a device for securing a door, gate, lid, drawer, or the like in position when closed, consisting of a bolt or system of bolts propelled and withdrawn by a mechanism operated by a key, dial, etc.

noun slated

balloted — a slip or sheet of paper, cardboard, or the like, on which a voter marks his or her vote.
docketed — Simple past tense and past participle of docket.

verb slated

card — A card is a piece of stiff paper or thin cardboard on which something is written or printed.
flayed — to strip off the skin or outer covering of.
lambasted — to beat or whip severely.

adjective slated

contracted — under contract; governed or arranged by special contract: a contract carrier.

All 7 Synonyms of slated