Practised: meaning, definitions and examples
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practised
[ ˈpræktɪst ]
past tense
Practised is the past tense of the verb 'practice', meaning to have performed an activity repeatedly to improve proficiency. It implies an action that has been completed in the past.
Synonyms
exercised, rehearsed, trained.
Examples of usage
- She practised piano for hours yesterday.
- He practised his speech before the presentation.
- They practised their soccer drills regularly.
Translations
Translations of the word "practised" in other languages:
🇵🇹 praticado
🇮🇳 प्रशिक्षित
🇩🇪 geübt
🇮🇩 dipraktikkan
🇺🇦 практикований
🇵🇱 praktykowany
🇯🇵 実践された
🇫🇷 pratiqué
🇪🇸 practicado
🇹🇷 uygulanan
🇰🇷 실행된
🇸🇦 ممارس
🇨🇿 praktikovaný
🇸🇰 praktizovaný
🇨🇳 练习的
🇸🇮 praktičen
🇮🇸 æfð
🇰🇿 жатталған
🇬🇪 ฝึกฝนებული
🇦🇿 təcrübəli
🇲🇽 practicado
Etymology
The word 'practised' is derived from the Old French 'practiquer', which comes from the Latin 'practicare', meaning 'to do' or 'to act'. This Latin root itself is based on 'practicus', which translates to 'practical' or 'active'. Over centuries, the meaning evolved, emphasizing the action of honing skills through repetition. In English, 'practice' (noun) refers to the repeated exercise of an activity, whereas 'practise' (verb) denotes the act of doing something repeatedly to improve. The distinction between 'practice' and 'practise' is primarily a British English convention, where 'practice' serves as the noun form, and 'practise' is the verb form, while in American English, 'practice' is used for both. This development highlights the importance of continuous learning and skill development in various fields.
Word Frequency Rank
At #6,685 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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