amended
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /əˈmɛndɪd/
KK: /əˈmɛndɪd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has been changed or improved from its original state.
Example
The amended document included several important changes that improved clarity.
Conversation
Did you see the amended version of the report I sent you?
Yeah, I noticed you made some great changes.
Thanks! I thought it was important to clarify a few points.
Definitely, the amended details really improve the overall understanding.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
revised
modified
updated
Antonyms
unchanged
original
static
verb
Definition
To have made changes or improvements to something, often a document or law, to correct or enhance it.
Example
The committee amended the proposal to include more funding for education.
Tense Forms
Past: amended
Past Participle: amended
Conversation
Did you hear that the rules were amended for the tournament?
Yeah, I saw that! It seems like a good change.
I think it will make the games more exciting.
Root Explanation
Amended → It is formed from "amend" (from Old French *amender*, meaning to correct or improve) and "-ed" (a suffix indicating past tense). The word "amended" means having been corrected or improved in the past.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'amend' meaning to correct or improve something, and remember that 'amended' means it has already been corrected or improved.
Visually Confused Words
unamended
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stamened
lamented