plucked
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /plʌkt/
KK: /plʌkt/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has been removed or taken away by pulling it out, often referring to items like feathers or fruits.
Example
The plucked chicken was ready for cooking.
Conversation
Did you hear the song that was plucked from the old album?
Yeah, it's amazing how they remastered it!
I love how the guitar sounds so much better now, especially the plucked notes.
Definitely, it gives the whole track a fresh vibe.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
picked
gathered
selected
Antonyms
unpicked
scattered
dispersed
verb
Definition
To take something quickly and suddenly from a place, often by pulling it away.
Example
She plucked a flower from the garden.
Tense Forms
Past: plucked
Past Participle: plucked
Conversation
I just plucked some fresh tomatoes from my garden.
That sounds delicious! How many did you get?
I think I plucked about ten, just enough for a salad.
Root Explanation
Plucked → It originates from the Old English 'pluccian', meaning to pull or gather. The word 'plucked' refers to the action of pulling something away, often with a quick motion.
Memory Tip
Think of the action of 'pulling' something away quickly — that's what 'plucked' means.
Visually Confused Words
unplucked
plouked