figured
Origin of figured
1Other words from figured
- fig·ured·ly [fig-yerd-lee, -yer-id-], /ˈfɪg yərd li, -yər ɪd-/, adverb
- self-figured, adjective
Words Nearby figured
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How to use figured in a sentence
Fukuyama argued that humankind had pretty much figured things out.
San Diego’s rail transit system does not go to the airport, and try as we might, we’ve never quite figured out how to make it so.
Has L.A. figured out how to stop the epidemic it set loose on the world?
The Daily Beast’s Best Longreads, Dec 29-Jan 4, 2014 | William Boot | January 4, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTAlthough I was not free of eating disorder thoughts, I figured the worst of it was behind me.
So this pool cleaner would always come around and talk to her, and I figured it would be a good idea for a movie.
The Renegade: Robert Downey Sr. on His Classic Films, Son’s Battle with Drugs, and Bill Cosby | Marlow Stern | November 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
And though I was already upset at the whole thing, I figured I had to see it through to the end.
I Felt Like Showering After the First-Person Sex in ‘Grand Theft Auto’ | Alec Kubas-Meyer | November 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTScientists figured out that a virus had caused these deaths, although they had never seen this particular virus before.
Fancy silk buttons, with worked figured tops, were patented by Wm. Elliott, in 1837.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham | Thomas T. Harman and Walter ShowellThe back, ribs and head of very beautiful small figured wood.
Violins and Violin Makers | Joseph PearceDetective Frey came in and saw Duggin lying dead, and he figured he'd go out and do big things.
I did think uh tryin' t' get off with their hosses, but I figured it wouldn't pay with that sharp-eared cuss on the watch.
Raw Gold | Bertrand W. SinclairThe castle never figured in history and is remarkable chiefly for its unique location.
British Highways And Byways From A Motor Car | Thomas D. Murphy
British Dictionary definitions for figured
/ (ˈfɪɡəd) /
depicted as a figure in graphic art, painting, or sculpture
decorated or patterned with a design
having a form
music
ornamental
(of a bass part) provided with numerals indicating accompanying harmonies
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