Pruned

Pronunciation: /prund/

Definitions of pruned

verb to trim or remove parts of a plant, tree, or shrub to improve growth or appearance

Example Sentences

A1 I pruned the bushes in my garden.

A2 She pruned the dead branches from the tree.

B1 The gardener pruned the roses to encourage new growth.

B2 The vineyard owner pruned the grapevines to improve yield.

C1 The expert pruned the bonsai tree with precision and care.

C2 The arborist pruned the large oak tree to maintain its health and shape.

Examples of pruned in a Sentence

formal The gardener carefully pruned the bushes to promote healthy growth.

informal I pruned back the roses in the garden last weekend.

slang I totally pruned my social media friend list, getting rid of all the negativity.

figurative She pruned her schedule to focus on what truly mattered in her life.

Grammatical Forms of pruned

• past tense: pruned
• plural: pruned
• comparative: more pruned
• superlative: most pruned
• present tense: prune
• future tense: will prune
• perfect tense: have pruned
• continuous tense: is pruning
• singular: pruned
• positive degree: pruned
• infinitive: to prune
• gerund: pruning
• participle: pruning

Origin and Evolution of pruned

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'pruned' originated from the Old French word 'proignier' which means to cut off or trim branches.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pruned' has retained its meaning of cutting off or trimming branches, but has also been used metaphorically to describe cutting back or trimming other things such as expenses or unnecessary details.