adj

raked

raykt

Raked (adj) means Cleared or smoothed with a rake, or set at a backward slant. Example: “The Zen garden's raked gravel formed neat wavy lines.”

adj

Cleared or smoothed with a rake, or set at a backward slant.

"The Zen garden's raked gravel formed neat wavy lines."

"The theatre has a steeply raked auditorium."

How to use raked

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither "gathered/smoothed with a rake" or "sloped/tilted", depending on context.

Common pairings

raked gravel raked seating freshly raked lawn

Word forms

more raked comparative, most raked superlative

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Rhymes for raked

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Frequently asked questions

What does “raked” mean?

The word “raked” means cleared or smoothed with a rake, or set at a backward slant. In plain terms, either "gathered/smoothed with a rake" or "sloped/tilted", depending on context.

How do you pronounce “raked”?

“Raked” is pronounced raykt (/ɹeɪkt/ in IPA).

How do you use “raked” in a sentence?

Here is “raked” used in a sentence: “The Zen garden's raked gravel formed neat wavy lines.”

What part of speech is “raked”?

“Raked” is an adjective.