slated Definition
- 1to schedule or plan for a certain time or date
- 2to criticize severely
- 3to cover a roof or wall with slate
Using slated: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "slated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The meeting is slated for next Wednesday.
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The new movie is slated to be released in December.
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The restaurant is slated to open next month.
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The play was slated by the critics.
slated Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with slated
Example
After apologizing, he hoped to slate the incident clean and move on.
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The old house had a beautiful slate roof that lasted for decades.
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In the old days, children used slate pencils to practice their handwriting.
Origins of slated
from Old French 'esclate', meaning 'split piece of slate'
Summary: slated in Brief
The verb 'slated' [sley-tid] has three main meanings: scheduling or planning for a certain time or date, criticizing severely, and covering a roof or wall with slate. Examples include 'The meeting is slated for next Wednesday' and 'The play was slated by the critics.' 'Slate clean' is a common phrase that means to forget past mistakes and start fresh.
