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.
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The dog was bred for hunting.
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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.
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.
