Definition

Selected or chosen with care; gathered or harvested from a larger group.

Example

The picked fruits were fresh and ready for sale.

Conversation

Did you see the team we picked for the tournament?

Yeah, I think they have a great chance of winning!

I really like how we picked players with different skills.

Absolutely, it makes the team much stronger overall.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Picked → It originates from the past tense of 'pick', which comes from Old English 'piccan', meaning to pierce or to pluck. The word 'picked' refers to something that has been plucked or chosen.

Memory Tip

Think of the action of 'plucking' or 'piercing' something — that's why 'picked' means something has been chosen or taken.

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