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dined

/daɪnd/

Meanings
  • Verb

    Having finished eating a meal.

    - "After a long day at work, we all gathered around the table and dined on a delicious feast."
    - "The guests were seated and waited to be served before they could dine."

Pronunciation
  1. /daɪnd/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with dined
wined , mined , constrained
Variants
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dine , dined , dines , dining , dine out , dine out on , dined out , dined out on , dines out , dines out on , dining out , dining out on , dine on , dined on , dines on , dining on
Etymology
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The past tense and past participle of the verb 'dine'. It comes from the Old French word 'disner', which means 'to dine' or 'to sup'.


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  1. The word 'dine' comes from the Old French word 'disner', which means 'to dine' or 'to sup'.

  2. The first recorded use of the word 'dine' in English was in the 14th century.

  3. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to leave food on your plate when you have finished dining.


Related Concepts
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  1. dinner: A meal, usually the largest one of the day, consisting of several courses. It is often a formal meal, eaten with a tablecloth, plates, and cutlery.

  2. supper: A light evening meal, typically eaten after 6 pm. It is often less formal than dinner and may consist of simple dishes.


Culture
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In English literature, the word 'dined' has been used to describe a formal meal, often with multiple courses. It can also be used to describe a meal that is particularly enjoyable or memorable.

How to Memorize "dined"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself sitting at a table, surrounded by friends or family, and enjoying a delicious meal. Visualize the plates, utensils, and the conversation around the table.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'dined' with the feeling of satisfaction and enjoyment after a good meal.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Donkeys In Nice Dine Everyday'. The first letter of each word in the phrase corresponds to the first letter of the words in 'dined'.


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