attended
Beginner (A1)
IPA: /əˈtɛndəd/
KK: /əˈtɛndəd/
adjective
Definition
Not available
Example
Not available
Conversation
Did you hear about the conference that everyone attended last week?
Yeah, I heard it was really informative and well-organized.
I wish I could have attended it; I missed so many great talks.
Same here! Maybe we can catch the next one together.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
present
available
engaged
Antonyms
absent
unavailable
distracted
verb
Definition
To have gone to or been present at a place or event.
Example
She attended the conference last year.
Tense Forms
Past: attended
Past Participle: attended
Conversation
Did you hear about the conference last week?
Yeah, I heard it was really interesting!
I attended a few sessions, and they were quite informative.
Root Explanation
Attended → It is formed from "attend" (from Old French *atendre*, meaning to stretch toward or to wait for) and "-ed" (a suffix indicating past tense). The word "attended" means having stretched toward or waited for something in the past, indicating presence or participation.
Memory Tip
Think of 'stretching toward' something when you 'attend' — that's why 'attended' means you were present or participated in the past.
Visually Confused Words
unattended
pattened
patterned