milled
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /mɪld/
KK: /mɪld/
adjective
Definition
Processed or ground into a fine powder or flour using a mill.
Example
The milled flour is perfect for baking bread.
Conversation
Have you tried that new bakery in town?
No, I haven't! What's special about it?
They use milled flour for their bread, and it tastes amazing.
That sounds delicious! I need to check it out this weekend.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
ground
crushed
pulverized
Antonyms
whole
intact
unprocessed
verb
Definition
To grind or crush something into a fine powder or to process it in a mill.
Example
The wheat was milled into flour before baking the bread.
Tense Forms
Past: milled
Past Participle: milled
Conversation
Did you know that they milled the wheat right here in town?
Really? I didn't realize we had a mill nearby.
Yeah, it's fascinating to see how they milled it into flour.
Root Explanation
Milled → It originates from the Old English 'mylen' (meaning to grind), which is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*meldō' (meaning to grind or crush). The word 'milled' refers to the process of grinding or crushing something, typically grain, into flour or meal.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word for grinding ('mylen') to remember that 'milled' means something that has been ground down, like grain into flour.
Visually Confused Words
unmilled
willed
pilled
misled
miledh
mailed
gilled
filled