geared — designed or organized to suit a particular purpose or need
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: designed or organized to suit a particular purpose or need
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡɪrd/
Example Sentences
- This dating app is geared toward people who hate small talk and prefer discussing conspiracy theories.
- The new fitness program is geared toward people who want to exercise while binge-watching Netflix.
- Our company's benefits are geared toward employees with work-life balance priorities.
geared
ADJECTIVE[/ɡɪrd/]
designed or organized to suit a particular purpose or need
This bike is geared for steep mountain trails and rocky climbs.
Geared for the storm, he steered until the path cleared!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'geared' derives from Old Norse 'garvi' meaning 'preparation' or 'readiness'. It evolved through Middle English 'geren' (to prepare, equip), eventually becoming 'gear' in Modern English. The mechanical sense of gear (interlocking toothed wheels) later extended metaphorically to mean 'adjusted or adapted for a specific purpose'.
Breakdown
gear (from Old Norse garvi, originally meaning preparation/equipment) + -ed (past participle suffix). The morphological structure conveys the sense of being equipped, prepared, or mechanically adjusted toward a particular function or goal.
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📝Examples
“This dating app is geared toward people who hate small talk and prefer discussing conspiracy theories.”
“The new fitness program is geared toward people who want to exercise while binge-watching Netflix.”
“Our company's benefits are geared toward employees with work-life balance priorities.”
“The restaurant's menu is geared toward customers who can't decide between healthy and delicious.”
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