Picked: meaning, definitions and examples

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picked

[ pɪkt ]

^{Context #1}

action

chose something or someone from a group

Synonyms

choose, opt for, select

Examples of usage

She picked a book off the shelf.
He picked the best candidate for the job.

^{Context #2}

selection

a small tool used for plucking or grasping

Synonyms

grasper, plucker, tweezer

Examples of usage

She used a toothpick to clean her teeth.
He had a pick in his pocket for the guitar.

Translations

Translations of the word "picked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escolhido

🇮🇳 चुना हुआ

🇩🇪 ausgewählt

🇮🇩 dipilih

🇺🇦 обраний

🇵🇱 wybrany

🇯🇵 選ばれた

🇫🇷 choisi

🇪🇸 elegido

🇹🇷 seçilmiş

🇰🇷 선택된

🇸🇦 مختار

🇨🇿 vybraný

🇸🇰 vybraný

🇨🇳 挑选的

🇸🇮 izbran

🇮🇸 valinn

🇰🇿 таңдалған

🇬🇪 არჩეული

🇦🇿 seçilmiş

🇲🇽 elegido

Word origin

The word 'picked' originated from the Old English word 'pyccan' which meant 'to prick, pierce, sting'. Over time, it evolved to mean 'to choose or select' as well as 'a tool for plucking or grasping'. The word has been used in various contexts throughout history, reflecting its versatility in both actions and objects.

See also: pick, picker, pickiness, picking, pickle, pickup, picky.