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sailed

[seɪld]

sailed Definition

  • 1traveled on water in a ship or boat
  • 2moved smoothly and confidently through the air or on water or another surface

Using sailed: Examples

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

  • Example

    They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean.

  • Example

    The boat sailed into the harbor.

  • Example

    The kite sailed high in the sky.

  • Example

    The ball sailed over the fence.

sailed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sailed

Antonyms for sailed

Phrases with sailed

  • to begin a voyage by sailing away from shore

    Example

    We set sail at dawn and arrived at the island by noon.

  • a situation that is easy and without problems

    Example

    After the initial difficulties, it was smooth sailing for the rest of the project.

  • to miss an opportunity

    Example

    If you don't apply now, you'll miss the boat on this job opportunity.

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Summary: sailed in Brief

'Sailed' [seɪld] is a verb that refers to traveling on water in a ship or boat, or moving smoothly and confidently through the air or on water or another surface. It can be used literally, as in 'They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean,' or figuratively, as in 'The ball sailed over the fence.' The phrase 'set sail' means to begin a voyage by sailing away from shore, while 'miss the boat' means to miss an opportunity.