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pegged

pehgd

Pegged (adj) means Fixed or fastened in place with a peg; also, fixed at a set value or level. Example: “The currency has been pegged to the dollar for a decade.”

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Fixed or fastened in place with a peg; also, fixed at a set value or level.
"The currency has been pegged to the dollar for a decade."

How to use pegged

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In plain EnglishHeld fixed in place, or set at an unchanging value.

Common pairings
pegged exchange rate pegged in place
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What does “pegged” mean?

The word “pegged” means fixed or fastened in place with a peg; also, fixed at a set value or level. In plain terms, held fixed in place, or set at an unchanging value.

How do you pronounce “pegged”?

“Pegged” is pronounced pehgd (/pɛɡd/ in IPA).

How do you use “pegged” in a sentence?

Here is “pegged” used in a sentence: “The currency has been pegged to the dollar for a decade.”

What part of speech is “pegged”?

“Pegged” is an adjective.

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