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pied

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /paɪd/

KK: /paɪd/

adjective
Definition

Having two or more different colors, often in patches or spots.


Example

The artist used a pied pattern to create a vibrant and eye-catching design.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you seen that new dog in the neighborhood?
Sloth B
Yeah, it has such a unique pied coat!
Sloth A
I wonder what breed it is; I've never seen one like that before.
Sloth B
Me neither! It's so interesting how different colors come together.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
spotted
dappled
variegated
Antonyms
uniform
monochrome
solid
verb
Definition

Not a valid English word.


Example

N/A


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see the new art display at the gallery?
Sloth B
Yes, I pied my favorite painting there last week!
Sloth A
That's awesome! Which one did you like the most?
Sloth B
The one with the bright colors — it really stood out!
Root Explanation

**Pied** → The word 'pied' comes from the Old French *pied*, meaning 'foot', and is used to describe something that has two or more colors, especially in patches. The term originally referred to the coloration of a bird's foot, which often had different colors.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'pied' as describing something that has a 'foot' ('pied' in French) with different colors, like a patchwork.

Visually Confused Words
spied
pried
plied
piped
pined
piled
piked
piend
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