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.