oared
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /oʊrd/
KK: /oʊrd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has oars, typically referring to boats or vessels equipped for rowing.
Example
The oared boat glided smoothly across the lake.
Conversation
Did you see that boat? It looks so oared and ready for the water!
Yeah, I noticed that too. It must be great for rowing.
I’ve always wanted to try oared boats on the lake.
You should! It’s a fun way to enjoy the outdoors.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
rowed
paddled
driven
Antonyms
unmanned
idle
still
verb
Definition
To have used a long pole with a flat end to move a boat through water.
Example
They oared the boat across the lake during their trip.
Tense Forms
Past: oared
Past Participle: oared
Conversation
Did you see how fast we oared across the lake yesterday?
Yeah, it was amazing! I didn't think we could go that quickly.
I felt like a pro when we oared past those other boats.
Root Explanation
Oared → The word 'oared' comes from 'oar' (from Old English 'ār', meaning a tool for rowing) and the suffix '-ed' (indicating a past action). The term 'oared' describes something that has been propelled or moved using oars.
Memory Tip
Think of the tool 'oar' that helps to row a boat, and remember that 'oared' means something has been moved using oars.
Visually Confused Words
ared
unoared
oarweed
tored
pored
oread
orbed
lored