worked
Americanadjective
adjective
Related Words
Worked, wrought both apply to something on which effort has been applied. Worked implies expended effort of almost any kind: a worked silver mine. Wrought implies fashioning, molding, or making, especially of metals: wrought iron.
Other Word Forms
- unworked adjective
- well-worked adjective
Etymology
Origin of worked
Example Sentences
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Referencing all the people he's worked with since, he reflected: "The music I made with Amy is the reason any of them know who I am anyway."
From BBC
Those chosen included a Beefeater, a Wimbledon umpire and others with prominent London jobs or who worked at tourist spots.
From BBC
He worked around two walks to pitch a scoreless inning, striking out one.
From Los Angeles Times
After his degree, he returned to Bagillt and worked part-time in construction and a pub.
From BBC
Firefighters then worked to winch the plane from the sea and Hampshire police were keeping the aircraft secure until it can be recovered, said the fire service.
From BBC
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