Proved

Pronunciation: /pruvd/

Definitions of proved

verb to demonstrate or establish the truth or accuracy of something

Example Sentences

A1 The experiment proved that water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

A2 She proved her skills by completing the project ahead of schedule.

B1 The study proved a direct correlation between exercise and mental health.

B2 The evidence presented in court proved the defendant's innocence.

C1 The extensive research conducted by the team proved to be groundbreaking in the field of medicine.

C2 The new technology proved to be a game-changer in the industry, revolutionizing the way businesses operate.

Examples of proved in a Sentence

formal The research study proved that there is a direct correlation between exercise and mental health.

informal She proved everyone wrong by finishing the marathon despite her injury.

slang He proved he's got skills on the basketball court.

figurative Her dedication to the project proved to be the key to its success.

Grammatical Forms of proved

• past tense: proved
• plural: proved
• comparative: more proved
• superlative: most proved
• present tense: prove
• future tense: will prove
• perfect tense: have proved
• continuous tense: is proving
• singular: proved
• positive degree: proved
• infinitive: to prove
• gerund: proving
• participle: proved

Origin and Evolution of proved

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'proved' originated from the Middle English word 'proven' which came from the Old French word 'prover' meaning to test or demonstrate.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'proved' has evolved to also mean to establish the truth or validity of something through evidence or argument.