Meaning & Definition of word "Fed"

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    Fed

    /fɛd/

    noun:

    • 1. a past action of giving food.
      • Example: The last fed of the chickens was before sunset.

    verb:

    • 1. past tense of feed; to have given food to someone or something.
      • Example: The mother fed her baby in the early morning.
    • 2. to supply with food.
      • Example: They fed the ducks at the pond.
    • 3. to provide or supply something needed.
      • Example: The machine was fed with raw material to produce the parts.
    • 4. to give someone information or materials.
      • Example: The journalist fed the public important news updates.

    Etymology

    Old English 'fēdan' meaning 'to feed, nourish'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    well-fed:

    Having plenty of food; well-nourished.

    fed up:

    Annoyed or frustrated to the point of wanting to stop something.

    fed the meter:

    To put money into a parking meter to avoid tickets.

    Related Words

    feed:

    To give food to someone or something.

    feeding:

    The act of providing food.

    feeder:

    A vessel or device for supplying food.

    Slang Meanings of fed

    Meaning: Fed refers to a federal agent or law enforcement officer.

    Example Sentence: He was afraid the feds were watching him.

    Meaning: To be fed up with a situation.

    Example Sentence: I'm so fed with all the drama at work.