suckered
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈsʌkərd/
KK: /sʌkɚd/
adjective
Definition
Having a sucker or suckers attached, often used to describe certain animals or plants.
Example
The octopus is suckered, allowing it to grip onto rocks and prey.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: suckered
Superlative: suckered
Conversation
Did you see that new aquarium exhibit with the suckered fish?
Yeah, I did! They look so interesting swimming around.
I was surprised at how many different types of suckered creatures there are.
Me too! I never knew they had such cool adaptations.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
suctioned
attached
fastened
Antonyms
detached
loose
unattached
verb
Definition
To have been deceived or tricked into doing something, often in a way that takes advantage of someone.
Example
He felt suckered after realizing he had been misled by the advertisement.
Tense Forms
Past: suckered
Past Participle: suckered
Conversation
I can't believe I suckered into buying that overpriced gadget.
Right? It looked so good in the ad, but it’s useless.
Exactly! I should have done more research before getting suckered like that.
Root Explanation
Suckered → The word 'suckered' is derived from 'sucker' (from Middle English *suker*, meaning a shoot or sprout) and the suffix '-ed' (indicating a past action). The term 'suckered' refers to having been tricked or deceived, often in a context where someone is taken advantage of, similar to how a plant might sprout unexpectedly.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'sucker' as someone who is easily tricked or taken advantage of, and the '-ed' shows that this has already happened. This helps you remember that 'suckered' means to have been deceived.
Visually Confused Words
slickered
shickered
ulcered
succeed
skeered
shucker