ferreted

Meanings

• verb

  to steal or secretly obtain, especially something valuable or concealed

  - "He ferreted out the truth about the missing funds."
  - "Despite the risk, she decided to ferret some information from her enemy's camp."
  - "The detectives spent hours ferreting details from the witnesses, trying to build a solid case against the suspect."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ferreted
fermented , determined , adorned , disowned , renowned , condemned , commended , endorsed

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Homophones

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1. ferreted (past tense of ferret verb))
   

2. ferreted (past participle of ferret verb))
   

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Variants

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ferret , ferreted , ferreter , ferreters , ferreting , ferrets , ferret out , ferreted out , ferreting out , ferrets out

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Forms

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The past tense of the verb 'ferret' is 'ferreted'. The past participle of the verb 'ferret' is also 'ferreted'. For example: 'He ferreted out the truth.' or 'The detectives spent hours ferreting details from the witnesses.'

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Etymology

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Old English fyrnan, from fyran to drive away, expel, from feran to carry away, take away.

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Related Concepts

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1. stealth: Stealth refers to the ability to move or operate quietly and without detection. In the context of ferreted, stealth is an important factor in the successful obtention of valuable or concealed information.

2. cunning: Cunning refers to the ability to use one's intelligence, knowledge, and resources in a clever, resourceful, and adaptive way to achieve one's goals. In the context of ferreted, cunning is an important factor in the successful obtention of valuable or concealed information through deception, trickery, or other cunning means.

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Culture

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Ferreted is a term that has been used in various cultures and contexts. In literature, it has been used to describe the act of obtaining information or valuable items through deception or secretive means. In art, it has been depicted as a symbol of stealth, cunning, and resourcefulness. In music, it has been used as a metaphor to describe the act of exploring new ideas, themes, or emotions in a creative and innovative way. In other contexts, it has been used to describe the act of digging or burrowing, especially in the context of animal behavior. It has also been used to describe the act of hiding or concealing something, especially in the context of espionage or other covert activities.

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