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nailed
nayld
Nailed (adj) means Fastened or fixed in place with a nail; also used informally to mean firmly settled or secured. Example: “The plan was nailed down before anyone could raise objections.”
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Fastened or fixed in place with a nail; also used informally to mean firmly settled or secured.
"The plan was nailed down before anyone could raise objections."
"The nailed boards across the window kept the wind out."
"Once the date was nailed, everyone booked their train tickets."
How to use nailed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFixed in place with a nail, or (informally) confirmed and settled for certain.
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What does “nailed” mean?
The word “nailed” means fastened or fixed in place with a nail; also used informally to mean firmly settled or secured. In plain terms, fixed in place with a nail, or (informally) confirmed and settled for certain.
How do you pronounce “nailed”?
“Nailed” is pronounced nayld (/neɪld/ in IPA).
How do you use “nailed” in a sentence?
Here is “nailed” used in a sentence: “The plan was nailed down before anyone could raise objections.”
What part of speech is “nailed”?
“Nailed” is an adjective.
Is “nailed” a common word?
“Nailed” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between nailed meaning fastened and nailed meaning secured informally?
Nailed can literally describe something fastened or fixed in place with a nail, such as a nailed board. Informally, nailed also means firmly settled or secured, as in "she nailed the interview," where nothing physical is involved.
Is nailed used informally to mean succeeded?
Yes, nailed is commonly used informally to mean that something was accomplished successfully or firmly secured, such as "he nailed the presentation," beyond its literal meaning involving a nail.
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