tiered
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /tɪəd/
KK: /tɪrd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that is arranged in layers or levels, often one above the other.
Example
The cake was beautifully tiered, with three layers of different flavors.
Conversation
Have you seen the new tiered garden they built at the park?
Yeah, I walked by it yesterday; it looks amazing!
I love how they arranged the plants in tiered layers.
It definitely adds a nice visual effect to the space.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
layered
stratified
stacked
Antonyms
flat
uniform
level
verb
Definition
To arrange or organize in levels or layers, often used in contexts like seating or pricing.
Example
The seating was tiered to give everyone a good view of the stage.
Tense Forms
Past: tiered
Past Participle: tiered
Conversation
Did you see how they tiered the seating for the concert?
Yeah, it looked really cool from the back!
I think it made it easier to see the stage, too.
Root Explanation
Tiered → The word 'tiered' comes from the noun 'tier' (from Old French *tier*, meaning a row or layer) combined with the suffix '-ed' (indicating a state or condition). The term 'tiered' describes something that is arranged in layers or levels.
Memory Tip
Think of 'tier' as a 'layer' and remember that 'tiered' means arranged in layers.
Visually Confused Words
tired
tindered
timbered
teredo
trinerved
triggered
tire
tied