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bred

American  
[bred] / brɛd /

verb

  1. simple past tense and past participle of breed.

bred British  
/ brɛd /

verb

  1. the past tense and past participle of breed

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noun

  1. derogatory a person who lives in a small remote place

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bred Idioms  

  1. see born and bred. Also see under breed.

Etymology

Origin of bred

sense 2: diminutive form of inbred

Example Sentences

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A rare departure from crime dramas came in 2002 when McCrery created the BBC drama Born and Bred alongside Doctor Who showrunner Chris Chibnall.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2024

Bred over centuries to bite and hold large animals like bears and bulls around the face and head, it's known as a "game dog."

From Salon • Nov. 13, 2022

Bred specifically for racing, Alaskan huskies’ traits include speed, endurance, appetite, tough feet and extreme weather tolerance.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 28, 2022

Bred by an emperor and nearly killed off by communists, the Hungarian mangalica pig has been through a lot during its nearly two centuries of existence.

From The Guardian • Dec. 27, 2019

Bred for hostility, they traveled from town to town performing what was called "the traditional vachette program."

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

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