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filmed
fihlmd
Filmed (adj) means Covered with a thin coating or layer. Example: “Her glasses were filmed with dust after the long journey.”
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Covered with a thin coating or layer.
"Her glasses were filmed with dust after the long journey."
"The pond was filmed with ice on the coldest morning."
"The mirror was filmed with condensation after the shower."
How to use filmed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCoated with a thin film of something, like grease, dust, or moisture.
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What does “filmed” mean?
The word “filmed” means covered with a thin coating or layer. In plain terms, coated with a thin film of something, like grease, dust, or moisture.
How do you pronounce “filmed”?
“Filmed” is pronounced fihlmd (/fɪlmd/ in IPA).
How do you use “filmed” in a sentence?
Here is “filmed” used in a sentence: “The mirror was filmed with condensation after the shower.”
What part of speech is “filmed”?
“Filmed” is an adjective.
Is “filmed” a common word?
“Filmed” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Does filmed always mean recorded on camera?
No. As an adjective, filmed means covered with a thin coating or layer, as in "windows filmed with grime." Filmed is also the past tense and past participle of the verb film, meaning recorded with a camera, so context decides which meaning applies.
Is "filmed over" correct English?
Yes. "Filmed over" is a standard phrase meaning that a surface became covered with a thin layer, as in "her eyes filmed over with tears" or "the pond filmed over with ice." The particle over emphasizes that the coating spread across the whole surface.
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