rooted
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈruːtɪd/
rooted means: Having parts that grow into the soil, sometimes of a particular size or kind.
adjective
Having parts that grow into the soil, sometimes of a particular size or kind.
- The rooted cuttings are ready to plant.
- Shallowly rooted plants need water more often.
- A deeply rooted tree is harder to pull out.
Unable to move from a place, often because of fear or surprise.
- He stood rooted in place.
- Fear kept me rooted to the spot.
- She remained rooted in the doorway as the argument continued.
In serious trouble, with little chance of avoiding bad results.
- If the boss finds out, we are rooted.
- I am absolutely rooted unless someone lends me the money.
- Without those missing documents, the whole team is rooted.
Questions about rooted
What does rooted mean?
Having parts that grow into the soil, sometimes of a particular size or kind.
What is rooted in other languages?
Türkçe: köklü · Español: enraizado · Français: enraciné · Deutsch: verwurzelt · Italiano: radicato · 日本語: 根のある
How do you pronounce rooted?
It is pronounced /ˈruːtɪd/.
How do you use rooted in a sentence?
The rooted cuttings are ready to plant. Shallowly rooted plants need water more often.
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