populated

[ˈpɒpjʊleɪtɪd]

populated Definition

  • 1having a lot of people or inhabitants
  • 2to live in a particular place and form a community

Using populated: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "populated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The city is densely populated.

  • Example

    The area is sparsely populated with only a few small towns.

  • Example

    The island is populated by a tribe of indigenous people.

  • Example

    The region was first populated by settlers in the 18th century.

populated Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: populated in Brief

'Populated' [ˈpɒpjʊleɪtɪd] describes a place that has a lot of people or inhabitants. It can also mean to live in a particular place and form a community. Examples include 'The city is densely populated' and 'The region was first populated by settlers in the 18th century.' Synonyms include 'inhabited' and 'peopled,' while antonyms include 'uninhabited' and 'desolate.'

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