adj

pirated

Pirated (adj) means Illegally copied or distributed without the owner's permission. Example: “He got in trouble for selling pirated copies of the game.”

adj

Illegally copied or distributed without the owner's permission.

"He got in trouble for selling pirated copies of the game."

How to use pirated

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes copyrighted material that has been illegally copied.

Common pairings

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pirated” mean?

The word “pirated” means illegally copied or distributed without the owner's permission. In plain terms, describes copyrighted material that has been illegally copied.

How do you use “pirated” in a sentence?

Here is “pirated” used in a sentence: “He got in trouble for selling pirated copies of the game.”

What part of speech is “pirated”?

“Pirated” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of pirated?

"pirated" (adj) means illegally copied or distributed without the owner's permission.