Cured: meaning, definitions and examples

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cured

 

[ kjสŠrd ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

healing process

Cured refers to the act of healing or restoring someone to health. It can also imply the improvement or resolution of a condition through medical treatment or lifestyle changes.

Synonyms

healed, recovered, remedied

Examples of usage

  • The doctor cured her of the disease.
  • He was cured after a long course of antibiotics.
  • Many foods are cured to enhance flavor and preservation.
Context #2 | Adjective

preserved food

When used as an adjective, cured refers to food that has been preserved through methods such as salting, smoking, or drying. This process not only prevents spoilage but can also enhance the flavor of the food.

Synonyms

aged, fermented, preserved

Examples of usage

  • The cured meats are displayed in the deli.
  • He enjoyed a sandwich made with cured ham.
  • Cured fish is a delicacy in many cultures.

Translations

Translations of the word "cured" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น curado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค เฅ€เค• เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geheilt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ disembuhkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปั–ะบะฐั€ััŒะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyleczony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฒป็™’ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท guรฉri

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ curado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tedavi edilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์น˜์œ ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนุงู„ุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vylรฉฤenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vylieฤenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒปๆ„ˆ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ozdravljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรฆknaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะผะดะตะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ แƒฉแƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผalicษ™ olunmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ curado

Word origin

The word 'cured' originates from the Latin verb 'curare,' which means 'to care for, to heal.' This Latin term is derived from the noun 'cura,' meaning 'care, concern,' which reflects the act of providing medical assistance or treatment. Over time, 'cured' evolved through Old French ('curer') before making its way into Middle English, maintaining similar meanings related to healing and treatment. In contemporary usage, the term has expanded to include various forms of preservation in food processing, showcasing its versatility and adaptation in both medical and culinary contexts. The transformation of 'cure' illustrates how language evolves while retaining connections to its historical roots, emphasizing the importance of care in both health and gastronomy.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,070 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.