made
Americanverb
adjective
idioms
verb
adjective
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artificially produced
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(in combination) produced or shaped as specified
handmade
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informal to be assured of success
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very rich
Usage
What is a basic definition of made? Made is the past tense and past participle of the verb make, meaning to create from materials. As an adjective, made describes something as being built or fashioned in a certain way or something that is guaranteed to have success or good fortune in the future. Made has a few other senses as an adjective.Made is a past tense verb that means to have been produced, fashioned, or built out of materials or components.
- Real-life examples: Many products are made in China. Toys, electronics, furniture, and many other things are made in factories. Spider webs are made by spiders.
- Used in a sentence: Maria’s kids made a big mess in the living room.
- Used in a sentence: The bridge was well made and lasted for centuries.
- Used in a sentence: With her hundreds of servants to wait on her, Lori’s got it made!
Other Word Forms
- half-made adjective
- undermade adjective
Etymology
Origin of made
First recorded in 1350–1400, for the adjective
Example Sentences
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“When we were behind it just made us play harder.” added Robinson, who is the consensus No. 1 recruit in the 2026 class.
From Los Angeles Times
A report was made about the scam to Report Fraud while the couple also contacted their bank - but they have been told it is unlikely their money can be recovered.
From BBC
Generous access policies have made Unreal Engine a boon to online content creators.
From Barron's
Said Harvard-Westlake coach David Rebibo: “I thought they made some big shots in big moments, but I’m incredibly proud of our fight.”
From Los Angeles Times
The singer seemed overwhelmed as she made her third trip of the night to the podium.
From BBC
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