Figured

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪɡjərd/

Definitions of figured

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

Example Sentences

A1 I figured out how to use the new coffee machine.

A2 She figured that taking a taxi would be faster than walking.

B1 After looking at the map, I figured out the best route to take.

B2 He figured he could finish the project by the end of the week.

C1 Having analyzed all the data, she figured out a way to increase efficiency.

C2 The detective figured out who the real culprit was after examining the evidence.

Examples of figured in a Sentence

formal After careful analysis, we figured out the best approach to solving the problem.

informal I figured we could just take a shortcut through the park to get there faster.

slang I never would have figured you'd be into that kind of music.

figurative She figured that letting go of the past was like releasing a heavy weight from her shoulders.

Grammatical Forms of figured

• past tense: figured
• plural: figures
• comparative: more figured
• superlative: most figured
• present tense: figure
• future tense: will figure
• perfect tense: have figured
• continuous tense: is figuring
• singular: figure
• positive degree: figured
• infinitive: to figure
• gerund: figuring
• participle: figuring

Origin and Evolution of figured

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'figured' originated from the Latin word 'figurare', which means 'to shape or form'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'figured' evolved to also mean 'to understand or calculate', as seen in phrases like 'I figured out the answer'.