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taped

 

[ teɪpt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Taped is the simple past tense of the verb 'tape,' which means to attach something using adhesive tape or to record something, usually audio or video. The word can refer to the act of securing objects together as well as the method of capturing moving images or sounds. Taped can apply to various contexts, such as in crafting, broadcasting, and everyday tasks.

Synonyms

attached, recorded, secured

Examples of usage

  • She taped the boxes before moving.
  • He taped the performance for later viewing.
  • I taped the note to the fridge.

Translations

Translations of the word "taped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gravado

🇮🇳 टेप किया हुआ

🇩🇪 aufgeklebt

🇮🇩 direkatkan

🇺🇦 заклеєний

🇵🇱 przyklejony

🇯🇵 テープで貼った

🇫🇷 collé

🇪🇸 pegado

🇹🇷 yapıştırılmış

🇰🇷 붙여진

🇸🇦 ملصق

🇨🇿 přilepený

🇸🇰 prilepený

🇨🇳 粘贴的

🇸🇮 prilepljen

🇮🇸 límt

🇰🇿 жабыстырылған

🇬🇪 მიკერებული

🇦🇿 yapışdırılmış

🇲🇽 pegado

Etymology

The word 'tape' originates from the Latin word 'tape,' which means 'band' or 'strip.' It initially signified a narrow piece of material, used for binding or holding items together. The use of tape as an adhesive material began in the early 20th century. The introduction of various types of tapes, including masking tape, duct tape, and electrical tape, expanded its applications widely in industry and daily life. As technology advanced, 'tape' also became associated with recording media, particularly in the late 1940s and 1950s when magnetic tape was developed for audio and later for video recording. Thus, 'taped' evolved to indicate the actions of fastening with tape and capturing audio or video content.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,752, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.