Scooped: meaning, definitions and examples

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scooped

 

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Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

The term 'scooped' refers to the action of having picked up or removed something, typically in a circular motion. This can relate to cooking, where a spoon or similar tool is used to gather food or ingredients. It can also refer to the act of obtaining information or news ahead of others, as in journalism, where a reporter might scoop a story. The word is often used in both literal and figurative contexts, indicating a successful effort to pick up or seize.

Synonyms

collected, gathered, picked, seized

Examples of usage

  • She scooped ice cream into a bowl.
  • The journalist scooped the competition with the exclusive interview.
  • He scooped some soil into the pot.
  • The dog scooped up the ball with its mouth.

Translations

Translations of the word "scooped" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น retirado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเค•เคพเคฒเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ausgehoben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ diambil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะปัƒั‡ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyjฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ™ใใ‚ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prรฉlevรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sacado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alฤฑnmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํผ๋‚ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุชุฎุฑุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vyjmutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vyลˆatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ˆ€ๅ‡บ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izvleฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ scooped

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปั‹ะฝา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฆแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงฤฑxarฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sacado

Etymology

The word 'scoop' originates from the Middle English term 'scoopen', which means to dig or to hover. This verb is related to the Old English 'scofian', which means to cover. The connection with the act of pulling or gathering something is evident through its evolution in language. The figurative use of 'scoop' in journalism emerged in the early 20th century, referring to reporters who managed to obtain exclusive news before their competitors. Over time, 'scooped' has maintained its connection to both the physical action and the metaphorical implications in various fields, indicating a sense of urgency and competitive advantage.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,428, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.