Placed

Pronunciation: /pleɪst/

Definitions of placed

verb A word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence. In this case, 'placed' is the past tense of the verb 'place', which means to put in a particular position.

Example Sentences

A1 The book was placed on the table.

A2 She placed the flowers in a vase.

B1 The keys were placed in the drawer for safekeeping.

B2 The sculpture was carefully placed in the center of the room.

C1 The artifacts were placed strategically in the museum exhibit.

C2 The responsibility of ensuring the safety of the guests was placed on the security team.

Examples of placed in a Sentence

formal The documents were carefully placed in the filing cabinet.

informal I just placed the keys on the table.

slang I placed my order for the new shoes online.

figurative She placed her trust in him to get the job done.

Grammatical Forms of placed

• past tense: placed
• plural: places
• comparative: more placed
• superlative: most placed
• present tense: place
• future tense: will place
• perfect tense: have placed
• continuous tense: is placing
• singular: place
• positive degree: more placed
• infinitive: to place
• gerund: placing
• participle: placing

Origin and Evolution of placed

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'placed' originated from the Old French word 'placer' which means to place or to put in a certain position.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'placed' has retained its original meaning of putting something in a specific location, but it has also evolved to be used in various contexts such as in sports rankings, job positions, and social standings.