bottomed
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈbɒt.əmd/
KK: /ˈbɑːtəm/
adjective
Definition
Having a particular kind of bottom or base.
Example
The bottomed pot is perfect for cooking on the stove.
Conversation
I just bought some new shoes, and they're really cool.
Nice! Are they bottomed with rubber for better grip?
Yeah, they are! It makes them super comfortable to wear.
That's awesome! Good grip is essential for running.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
flat
level
even
Antonyms
uneven
irregular
bumpy
verb
Definition
To reach the lowest part or point of something.
Example
The river bottomed out at a depth of ten feet.
Tense Forms
Past: bottomed
Past Participle: bottomed
Conversation
Did you hear about the price of gas?
Yeah, it really bottomed out last week.
I know, right? It's such a relief for everyone driving to work.
Root Explanation
Bottomed → The word is derived from "bottom" (from Old English "botm", meaning the lowest part or base) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a completed action or state). Therefore, "bottomed" refers to something that has reached or has been made to have a bottom or lowest part.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'lowest part' ('botm') of something, and remember that 'bottomed' means it has reached that lowest point.
Visually Confused Words
unbottomed
mottoed
bosomed
biotome