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[bred]

bred Definition

  • 1past and past participle of breed
  • 2to keep animals for the purpose of producing young animals in a controlled way
  • 3to produce young animals

Using bred: Examples

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

  • Example

    The farm breeds cattle for meat.

  • Example

    The dog was bred for hunting.

  • Example

    She has bred horses for years.

  • Example

    The company is breeding genetically modified fish.

bred Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bred

Phrases with bred

  • bred from closely related people or animals, especially over many generations, resulting in genetic defects

    Example

    The royal family was notorious for its inbred members.

  • bred from two different varieties of a plant or animal

    Example

    The farmer crossbred two types of tomatoes to create a new hybrid.

  • well-bred

    having been bred or trained to have good manners and behavior

    Example

    The children were well-bred and polite.

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Summary: bred in Brief

'Bred' [bred] is the past tense and past participle of 'breed,' meaning to keep animals for the purpose of producing young animals in a controlled way. It can also mean to produce young animals. The term extends to phrases like 'inbred,' referring to breeding from closely related individuals, 'crossbred,' meaning breeding from two different varieties, and 'well-bred,' indicating good manners and behavior.