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carded

|card-ed|

🇺🇸

/kɑrdɪd/

🇬🇧

/kɑːdɪd/

(card)

small, flat piece

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Verb	Adjective
card	cards	cards	carded	carded	carding	carding	carded

Etymology

Etymology Information

'card' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'carde,' where 'card' meant 'to comb or prepare wool.'

Historical Evolution

'carde' transformed into the modern English word 'card' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to comb or prepare wool,' but over time it evolved to include checking identification.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'card'.

He carded the wool before spinning it.

Synonyms

Verb 2

to check someone's identification to verify their age, especially in contexts like purchasing alcohol.

The bartender carded everyone who looked under 30.

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Last updated: 2025/03/09 09:04