worked

American  

[wurkt] / wɜrkt /

adjective

1. that has undergone work. working.

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worked British  

/ wɜːkt /

adjective

1. made or decorated with evidence of workmanship; wrought, as with embroidery or tracery

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Related Words

Worked, wrought both apply to something on which effort has been applied. Worked implies expended effort of almost any kind: a worked silver mine. Wrought implies fashioning, molding, or making, especially of metals: wrought iron.

Other Word Forms

• unworked adjective
• well-worked adjective

Etymology

Origin of worked

First recorded in 1700–10; work + -ed ²

Example Sentences

They also acquired veteran quarterback Geno Smith, who had worked with Carroll in Seattle, to take the reins at quarterback.

From The Wall Street Journal

And the film’s breakthrough performance belongs to the 36-year-old Lilleaas, who has worked steadily in Norway but not often garnered international attention.

From Los Angeles Times

"There were Frank Sinatra photographs all over the place and all the huge bands that had worked there."

From BBC

More scrutiny on Wilcox means more scrutiny placed on the merits of Manchester United hiring so many staff who have worked at Manchester City.

From BBC

Former England striker Wayne Rooney, who had Rosenior as his assistant manager at Derby County, described him "as good a coach as I have worked with".

From BBC