posted — past tense of 'post'; to put up a notice or announcement in a public place
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: past tense of 'post'; to put up a notice or announcement in a public place
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpoʊstɪd/
Example Sentences
- My embarrassing childhood photo was posted on Facebook by my mom.
- The speed limit signs were posted every mile on the highway.
- He posted a selfie with his cat wearing sunglasses.
posted
VERB[/ˈpoʊstɪd/]
past tense of 'post'; to put up a notice or announcement in a public place
a person reaches up to attach a colorful flyer to a wooden bulletin board using a thumbtack. The flyer shows a picture of a missing cat as the person carefully positions it among other notices. The bulletin board already has several other announcements pinned to its surface from previous days. A few shoppers walking by pause to look at the new notice being added. someone putting up a notice in a public place for others to see
He posted the list and boasted about everyone he hosted!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'posted' derives from French 'poste', meaning 'position' or 'station', which itself originates from Latin 'positus' (past participle of 'ponere', meaning 'placed' or 'positioned'). The term evolved to denote the act of placing or positioning something in a specific location.
Breakdown
post- (from Latin 'positus', meaning placed or positioned) + -ed (past tense and past participle suffix, indicating completed action).
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📝Examples
“My embarrassing childhood photo was posted on Facebook by my mom.”
“The speed limit signs were posted every mile on the highway.”
“He posted a selfie with his cat wearing sunglasses.”
“New safety regulations have been posted in all departments.”
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