recorded
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /rɪˈkɔːrdɪd/
KK: /rɪˈkɔrdɪd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has been captured or documented, often in audio or video form.
Example
The recorded message was played back for everyone to hear.
Conversation
Did you listen to the podcast episode I recorded?
Yeah, I thought it was really interesting!
I'm glad you liked it; I was nervous about how it would turn out.
You shouldn't be! It sounded so professional and well recorded.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
documented
noted
chronicled
Antonyms
unrecorded
forgotten
erased
verb
Definition
To have made a permanent copy of something, such as sound or video, usually by writing it down or using a device.
Example
The concert was recorded for future broadcasts.
Tense Forms
Past: recorded
Past Participle: recorded
Conversation
Did you hear the song they recorded last week?
Yeah, I loved it! It has such a catchy beat.
I thought the way they recorded it was really unique.
Root Explanation
Recorded → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "cordare" (meaning to heart or remember). The word "recorded" means to remember or write down again, capturing information for future reference.
Memory Tip
Think of 'remembering again' — 're-' means again, and 'cordare' relates to the heart or memory. This helps you remember that 'recorded' refers to capturing information for future use.
Visually Confused Words
unrecorded
corded
prescored
rescore
reorder
chorded