Breakfasted: meaning, definitions and examples
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breakfasted
[ ˈbrɛkfəstəd ]
past tense
Breakfasted refers to the action of having eaten breakfast. It is commonly used in a more formal or literary context. The term is a less common variation of the verb 'have breakfast'.
Synonyms
ate breakfast, had breakfast, took breakfast.
Examples of usage
- I breakfasted early this morning.
- They breakfasted together at the new cafe.
- She had breakfasted before the meeting.
- We breakfasted in the garden on a sunny day.
Translations
Translations of the word "breakfasted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tomou café da manhã
🇮🇳 नाश्ता किया
🇩🇪 frühstückte
🇮🇩 sarapan
🇺🇦 поснідав
🇵🇱 zjadł śniadanie
🇯🇵 朝食を食べた
🇫🇷 a pris le petit déjeuner
🇪🇸 desayunó
🇹🇷 kahvaltı yaptı
🇰🇷 아침을 먹었다
🇸🇦 تناول الإفطار
🇨🇿 snídal
🇸🇰 raňajkoval
🇨🇳 吃了早餐
🇸🇮 je zajtrkoval
🇮🇸 hafði morgunmat
🇰🇿 таңғы ас ішті
🇬🇪 დილის საჭმელი მიირთვა
🇦🇿 səhər yeməyi yedi
🇲🇽 desayunó
Etymology
The word 'breakfasted' is derived from the combination of 'breakfast', which itself originates from the late Middle English term 'breken fast', meaning to break a fast. The fast refers to the period of time (usually overnight) when a person refrains from eating. The first known use of the term 'breakfast' dates back to the late 14th century. As language evolved, the verb form 'breakfast' emerged, allowing for its conjugation. In contemporary usage, 'breakfasted' is used primarily in written works, less commonly in spoken English, and it exemplifies the ongoing transformation of the English language. Its formal tone aligns it with literary works or descriptions.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #25,750, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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