shimmed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ʃɪmd/
KK: /ʃɪmd/
adjective
Definition
Fitted with thin pieces used to fill gaps or support objects.
Example
The door was shimmed to ensure it closed properly without any gaps.
Conversation
Did you see how they shimmed the table to make it level?
Yeah, it looked a bit wobbly before they did that.
It’s amazing how a little adjustment can make such a difference.
Definitely! A well-shimmed piece of furniture is much more stable.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
adjusted
leveled
aligned
Antonyms
uneven
disordered
misaligned
verb
Definition
To have inserted a thin piece of material to support or adjust the position of something.
Example
The carpenter shimmed the door to ensure it closed properly.
Tense Forms
Past: shimmed
Past Participle: shimmed
Conversation
Did you manage to fix that door today?
Yeah, I just shimmed it a bit to make it close better.
That’s awesome! I always struggle with those kinds of repairs.
Root Explanation
Shimmed → The word 'shim' originates from the Middle English 'shim' (meaning a thin piece of material used to fill a space or support something). The suffix '-ed' indicates the past tense or past participle form. Therefore, 'shimmed' refers to the action of having filled or supported something with a shim.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'shim' as a thin piece used to fill a gap or support something, and when something is 'shimmed', it means it has been supported or adjusted using that thin piece.
Visually Confused Words
skimmed
shammed
shied
schimmel
ashimmer