adjective
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framed
fraymd
Framed (adjective) means Enclosed in or fitted with a frame. Example: “A framed photograph of their wedding sat on the mantel.”
adjective
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Enclosed in or fitted with a frame.
"A framed photograph of their wedding sat on the mantel."
"She hung a framed map above the desk."
"The framed certificate was displayed in the hallway."
How to use framed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPut inside a frame, like a framed picture.
Common pairings
framed photo
framed certificate
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more framed
- Superlative
- most framed
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A _____ photograph of their wedding sat on the mantel.
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unframed
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What does “framed” mean?
The word “framed” means enclosed in or fitted with a frame. In plain terms, put inside a frame, like a framed picture.
How do you pronounce “framed”?
“Framed” is pronounced fraymd (/fɹeɪmd/ in IPA).
How do you use “framed” in a sentence?
Here is “framed” used in a sentence: “A framed photograph of their wedding sat on the mantel.”
What part of speech is “framed”?
“Framed” is an adjective.
Is “framed” a common word?
“Framed” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between 'framed' and 'mounted'?
'Framed' means a picture or object is enclosed in a frame. 'Mounted' means it is fixed onto a backing or surface, such as a board or wall, which may or may not also include a frame.
What is the difference between 'framed' and 'unframed'?
A 'framed' picture comes enclosed in a frame, ready to hang or display. An 'unframed' one is supplied as just the print or artwork, without any surrounding frame.
When is 'framed' an adjective rather than a verb?
'Framed' is an adjective when it describes the state of an object, as in 'a framed photograph'. It is a past-tense verb when it reports the action of putting something in a frame.
What nouns commonly follow 'framed'?
'Framed' frequently describes items such as a framed picture, framed photograph, framed print, framed certificate, or framed mirror. It signals that the item is enclosed in a frame.
