slated
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈsleɪtɪd/
KK: /sletɪd/
adjective
Definition
Planned or scheduled to happen at a specific time.
Example
The event is slated for next Saturday.
Conversation
Hey, do you know when the meeting is scheduled?
Yeah, it's slated for Thursday at 3 PM.
Great! I thought it was earlier in the week.
Nope, Thursday works better for everyone.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
scheduled
planned
arranged
Antonyms
unscheduled
disorganized
random
verb
Definition
To schedule or plan something for a specific time in the future.
Example
The meeting is slated for next Tuesday at 10 AM.
Tense Forms
Past: slated
Past Participle: slated
Conversation
Did you hear that the meeting was slated for next Wednesday?
Yeah, I saw the email about it earlier.
I hope they slated enough time for everyone's input.
Root Explanation
Slated originates from the Old English word 'slæt', meaning a slate or a flat piece of stone. The term evolved to describe something that is scheduled or planned, as in being marked down for a specific purpose or time.
Memory Tip
Think of a flat piece of stone ('slæt') that is used to write down plans or schedules — that's how 'slated' means something is scheduled.
Visually Confused Words
lated
unslated
sulcated
isolated
stated
solate
sloted
slaved