occupied — being used or lived in by someone
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: being used or lived in by someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːkjupaɪd/
Example Sentences
- Sorry, this restroom is occupied by a bear who's reading the newspaper.
- My mind is fully occupied with thoughts of pizza right now.
- The conference room has been occupied since morning.
occupied
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɑːkjupaɪd/]
being used or lived in by someone
The city square remained occupied for several days during the protest.
The entire top floor was occupied by the company's new office. (🏢 Space + ✅ Taken → Occupied)
The land was occupied, the settlement multiplied, and the town eventually flourished.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'occupied' derives from Latin 'occupare', formed by combining 'ob' (toward) and 'capere' (to take), literally meaning 'to take toward' or 'to seize'. This Latin verb evolved through Old French into Middle English, acquiring the sense of taking possession of or filling a space.
Breakdown
oc- (toward, from Latin 'ob') + -cup- (take, from Latin 'capere') + -ied (past participle suffix forming the adjective/verb form).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Sorry, this restroom is occupied by a bear who's reading the newspaper.”
“My mind is fully occupied with thoughts of pizza right now.”
“The conference room has been occupied since morning.”
“She kept herself occupied by organizing her sock drawer alphabetically.”
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