Definition

Describing something that has been sent or transported, usually by ship or other means of delivery.

Example

The items were shipped to the store last week.

Conversation

Did you see the new delivery that just arrived at the store?

Yeah, I noticed that a lot of items were shipped recently.

I wonder how many of those products will actually sell well.

It depends on the demand, but the shipped ones usually get a lot of attention.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To send goods or products to a destination, usually by a vehicle like a ship, truck, or plane.

Example

The company shipped the order yesterday.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear that my order finally shipped yesterday?

That's great! What did you order?

I got a new pair of shoes I've been wanting for ages.

Root Explanation

Shipped → It is formed from "ship" (from Old English *scip*, meaning a vessel for traveling on water) and "-ed" (a suffix indicating past tense). The word "shipped" means to have sent something by ship or to have transported it by water.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'vessel' ('ship') that has 'traveled' ('-ed') to deliver goods — that's why 'shipped' means to have sent something by ship.

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