picked

[pɪkt]

picked Definition

• 1. selected carefully from a group of things or people
• 2. harvested or gathered by hand
• 3. plucked the strings of a musical instrument

Using picked: Examples

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

• Example

  The team was picked based on their skills and experience.

• Example

  She picked some flowers from the garden.

• Example

  He picked a tune on his guitar.

• Example

  The apples were picked from the tree.

picked Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for picked

• selected
• chosen
• culled
• harvested
• gathered
• played

Antonyms for picked

• rejected
• unpicked

Phrases with picked

• hand-picked

  carefully selected by hand

  Example

  The hand-picked team of experts did an excellent job.

• pick and choose

  to select only the best from a range of options

  Example

  You can't just pick and choose which tasks you want to do.

• pick someone's brain

  to ask someone for advice or information

  Example

  I need to pick your brain about this project.

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Summary: picked in Brief

The term 'picked' [pɪkt] refers to something that has been carefully selected or harvested by hand. It can also mean plucking the strings of a musical instrument. Examples include 'The team was picked based on their skills and experience.' and 'She picked some flowers from the garden.' Phrases like 'hand-picked' denote careful selection, while 'pick and choose' means selecting only the best from a range of options.