Pronunciation: /strɪpt/

Definitions of stripped

verb to remove or take off clothing or covering

Example Sentences

A1 The painter stripped the old wallpaper from the walls.

A2 She stripped off her wet clothes after getting caught in the rain.

B1 The company stripped down their product line to focus on their best-selling items.

B2 The detective stripped the crime scene of any potential evidence.

C1 The government stripped the company of its monopoly status due to anti-competition laws.

C2 The artist stripped away all unnecessary details to create a minimalist masterpiece.

adjective having had something removed, such as clothing or covering

Example Sentences

A1 The stripped wallpaper revealed the old paint underneath.

A2 She wore a stripped shirt with jeans to the party.

B1 The car was found abandoned and stripped of all valuable parts.

B2 The actor had to be stripped of his title due to scandalous behavior.

C1 The government stripped the company of its monopoly status.

C2 The stripped down version of the software is more user-friendly.

Examples of stripped in a Sentence

formal The walls of the old building were stripped down to the original brickwork.

informal I stripped off my wet clothes after getting caught in the rain.

slang She stripped the gears on her bike trying to go too fast.

figurative The scandal stripped away his reputation and left him with nothing.

Grammatical Forms of stripped

past tense

stripped

plural

stripped

comparative

more stripped

superlative

most stripped

present tense

strip

future tense

will strip

perfect tense

have stripped

continuous tense

is stripping

singular

stripped

positive degree

strip

infinitive

to strip

gerund

stripping

participle

stripped

Origin and Evolution of stripped

First Known Use: 1200 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'stripped' originated from the Old English word 'striepan' which means to strip off or remove the covering.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'stripped' has evolved to not only refer to removing a covering or clothing, but also to denote a state of being bare or exposed.