sandpapered
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //ˈsændˌpeɪpərd//
KK: /ˈsændˌpeɪpərd/
adjective
Definition
Having a surface that has been smoothed or finished using sandpaper.
Example
The wood was sandpapered to create a smooth finish before painting.
Conversation
Did you see how smooth that table is after it was sandpapered?
Yeah, it looks really nice now!
I didn't think it would make such a big difference after being sandpapered.
It totally does! It feels great to touch too.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
smooth
polished
refined
Antonyms
rough
uneven
coarse
verb
Definition
To smooth or polish a surface using a piece of paper that has a rough texture.
Example
He sandpapered the wooden table to make it smooth before painting it.
Tense Forms
Past: sandpapered
Past Participle: sandpapered
Conversation
I finally finished my woodworking project yesterday.
That's awesome! How did it turn out?
I sandpapered the edges to make them smooth.
Root Explanation
Sandpapered → It is formed from "sand" (from Old English "sand", meaning granular material) and "paper" (from Old French "papier", meaning material made from pressed fibers) with the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action). The word "sandpapered" means to have smoothed or polished a surface using sandpaper, which is a material made of sand and paper.
Memory Tip
Think of using 'sand' to smooth out surfaces with 'paper' — that's how you remember that 'sandpapered' means to have polished something using sandpaper.
Visually Confused Words
unpapered