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Vocabulary Entry
ted
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A term of endearment that refers to a stuffed toy bear.
Example Sentences
"I bought my daughter a new teddy bear."
"He cuddled with his favorite teddy at night."
"The teddy was decorated with a bow on its head."
V
verb
To reduce or eliminate the severity of something, often associated with a beating or strike.
Example Sentences
"The coach decided to ted the team's practice schedule after the long season."
"You need to ted your emotions when speaking in public."
"He felt that he had to ted his thoughts before sharing."
A
adjective
Informally used to describe being tired or sleepy.
Example Sentences
"After the long meeting, I feel a bit ted."
"She looked ted after staying up late."
"I'm ted and ready for bed."