tucked Definition
- 1past participle of 'tuck'
- 2to put something into a small space so that it is safe, comfortable, or tidy
- 3to push the ends of a piece of clothing or material into a particular place or position, especially to make it look tidy or to keep it in place
- 4to eat or drink something with enthusiasm and enjoyment
Using tucked: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tucked" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She tucked her hair behind her ears.
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He tucked his shirt into his pants.
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The child was tucked up in bed.
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She tucked into the pizza with gusto.
tucked Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with tucked
Example
He's been tucking away money for years.
to push the ends of a piece of clothing or material into a particular place or position, especially to make it look tidy or to keep it in place
Example
Tuck in your shirt, please.
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We all tucked into the delicious meal.
Summary: tucked in Brief
The term 'tucked' [tʌkt] is the past participle of 'tuck'. It means to put something into a small space to keep it safe or tidy, or to push the ends of a piece of clothing or material into a particular place or position. It can also mean to eat or drink something with enthusiasm and enjoyment. Examples include 'She tucked her hair behind her ears' and 'She tucked into the pizza with gusto.' Phrases include 'tuck away,' meaning to put something in a safe or secret place, and 'tuck in,' meaning to make something look tidy.
