Realized

Pronunciation: /ˈriəˌlaɪzd/

Definitions of realized

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

Example Sentences

A1 I realized I forgot my keys at home.

A2 She realized she had made a mistake in her calculations.

B1 After years of hard work, he realized his dream of becoming a doctor.

B2 As she looked around the room, she realized she was in a place she had never been before.

C1 The CEO realized the potential for growth in the new market and decided to invest heavily.

C2 After months of research, the scientist realized the groundbreaking implications of her discovery.

Examples of realized in a Sentence

formal After conducting a thorough analysis, the researchers realized the potential impact of their findings.

informal I just realized I forgot to buy milk at the store.

slang She finally realized she was being ghosted by her crush.

figurative As the sun set, he realized the fleeting nature of time.

Grammatical Forms of realized

• past tense: realized
• plural: realizes
• comparative: more realized
• superlative: most realized
• present tense: realize
• future tense: will realize
• perfect tense: have realized
• continuous tense: is realizing
• singular: realize
• positive degree: realized
• infinitive: to realize
• gerund: realizing
• participle: realizing

Origin and Evolution of realized

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'realized' originated from the Latin word 'realis', meaning actual or pertaining to things. It was later adapted into Middle English as 'realisen'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'realized' has evolved to encompass the idea of becoming aware or understanding something, in addition to its original meaning of making something real or actual.