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worked
wurkt
Worked (adj) means Shaped, decorated, or processed through effort, as opposed to left raw or plain. Example: “The worked stone had intricate carvings along its edge.”
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Shaped, decorated, or processed through effort, as opposed to left raw or plain.
"The worked stone had intricate carvings along its edge."
"She admired the finely worked embroidery on the tablecloth."
"The worked leather of the saddle was smooth and carefully stitched."
How to use worked
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes material that has been shaped, decorated, or processed by hand or effort.
Common pairings
finely worked
worked metal
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What does “worked” mean?
The word “worked” means shaped, decorated, or processed through effort, as opposed to left raw or plain. In plain terms, describes material that has been shaped, decorated, or processed by hand or effort.
How do you pronounce “worked”?
“Worked” is pronounced wurkt (/wɝkt/ in IPA).
How do you use “worked” in a sentence?
Here is “worked” used in a sentence: “The worked stone had intricate carvings along its edge.”
What part of speech is “worked”?
“Worked” is an adjective.
Is “worked” a common word?
“Worked” is a very common word in modern English.
What is the difference between 'worked' and 'raw' materials?
'Worked' describes a material that has been shaped, processed, or decorated through effort — worked leather, worked metal, worked stone. 'Raw' means it is still in its natural, untouched state, before any shaping. Worked materials show the mark of human craft; raw ones are still waiting for it.
What is an example of something worked?
Worked iron has been hammered and shaped by a smith; worked leather has been tooled or embossed; worked stone has been carved or dressed. Fine jewellery uses worked gold and silver. In each case, the material has been deliberately fashioned or decorated, rather than left plain and raw.
What is the difference between 'worked' and 'wrought'?
They are closely related. 'Worked' broadly means shaped or processed through effort. 'Wrought' is an older past form of 'work,' now used mainly for metal that has been hammered or beaten into shape, as in wrought iron. Wrought is essentially a traditional word for worked metal.
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