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petrified

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Adj — Turned into stone, or hardened like stone, usually over a very long time.

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petrified wood petrified of absolutely petrified

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What does “petrified” mean?

The word “petrified” means turned into stone, or hardened like stone, usually over a very long time. In plain terms, either literally turned to stone, or so scared you can't move.

How do you use “petrified” in a sentence?

Here is “petrified” used in a sentence: “The museum displayed a piece of petrified wood millions of years old.”

What part of speech is “petrified”?

“Petrified” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “petrified” have?

“Petrified” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: turned into stone, or hardened like stone, usually over a very long time.

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