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combed

adjective

Simple meaning

Arranged or groomed with a comb.

Pronunciation

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kohmd
US device voice
IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈkoʊmd

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Arranged or groomed with a comb.

  2. Having a comb or crest

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Primarily written

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  • “With hair combed to the side.”adjective

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carefully combedneatly combedcombed hair

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  • combnounBase word

    A flat device with narrow pointed teeth on one edge.

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Antonyms

Sense: arranged or groomed with a comb

uncombedRare

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