Picked

Pronunciation: /pɪkt/

Definitions of picked

verb A verb is a word that expresses an action or a state of being. In this case, 'picked' is a verb that indicates the action of selecting or choosing something.

Example Sentences

A1 I picked up the book from the table.

A2 She picked some flowers from the garden.

B1 He picked a new outfit for the party.

B2 The team picked a new strategy for the project.

C1 The expert picked the best option for the company.

C2 After careful consideration, she picked the winning design.

Examples of picked in a Sentence

formal She carefully picked each flower for the bouquet.

informal I just picked up some snacks for the party.

slang He picked out a cool outfit for the concert.

figurative The team picked up their performance in the second half of the game.

Grammatical Forms of picked

• past tense: picked
• plural: picks
• comparative: more picked
• superlative: most picked
• present tense: pick
• future tense: will pick
• perfect tense: have picked
• continuous tense: is picking
• singular: picks
• positive degree: picked
• infinitive: to pick
• gerund: picking
• participle: picked

Origin and Evolution of picked

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'picked' originated from the Middle English word 'piken' which meant to pluck or gather.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'picked' expanded to include the act of selecting or choosing something carefully, as well as referring to someone who is skilled or experienced in a particular field.