Described: meaning, definitions and examples

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described

 

[ dษช'skraษชbd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

action, past tense

Described is the past tense of the verb describe, which means to give an account of something in words. When you describe something, you provide details that convey its appearance, character, or qualities. This could involve explaining how something looks, feels, sounds, or behaves. Describing is often used in storytelling, scientific reporting, and everyday conversation.

Synonyms

depicted, explained, illustrated, portrayed.

Examples of usage

  • She described her vacation in detail.
  • The teacher described the project requirements.
  • He described the painting to the class.
  • She described the challenges they faced during the journey.

Translations

Translations of the word "described" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น descrito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฐเฅเคฃเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช beschrieben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ digambarkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฟะธัะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ opisany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่จ˜่ฟฐใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉcrit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ descrito

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tanฤฑmlanan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ค๋ช…๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆุตูˆู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ popisovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ opรญsanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ่ฟฐ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ opisan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรฝst

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะธะฟะฐั‚ั‚ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฆแƒฌแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™svir edilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ descrito

Etymology

The word 'describe' has its origins in the Latin word 'describere', which is a combination of 'de-' meaning 'down' or 'off' and 'scribere' meaning 'to write'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, and it has consistently retained the connotation of writing or verbally relaying information about something. The transformation from a writing context to verbal communication grew as the uses of the term expanded in literature and conversation. Over time, 'describe' has been utilized in various fields, including academia, arts, and everyday interactions, emphasizing the importance of detailed explanation and portrayal.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #377, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.