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ploughed

Ploughed (adj) means Turned over with a plough, ready for planting. Example: “Rows of freshly ploughed earth stretched to the horizon.”

adj
1
Turned over with a plough, ready for planting.
"Rows of freshly ploughed earth stretched to the horizon."
2
(British, informal) Very drunk.
"By midnight he was completely ploughed."

How to use ploughed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes soil that has been turned over by a plough, or, informally, someone who is very drunk.

When to use it

The "very drunk" sense is informal British slang.

UK vs US

Spelled "plowed" in American English.

Word forms

more ploughed comparative, most ploughed superlative

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Frequently asked questions

What does “ploughed” mean?

The word “ploughed” means turned over with a plough, ready for planting. In plain terms, describes soil that has been turned over by a plough, or, informally, someone who is very drunk.

How do you use “ploughed” in a sentence?

Here is “ploughed” used in a sentence: “Rows of freshly ploughed earth stretched to the horizon.”

What part of speech is “ploughed”?

“Ploughed” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “ploughed” have?

“Ploughed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: turned over with a plough, ready for planting.

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