fined

Meanings

• Verb

  To penalize or punish someone for an offense or violation, usually by requiring payment of money.

  - "He was fined $100 for speeding."
  - "The company was fined for violating environmental regulations."

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Pronunciation

1. /faɪnd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

clarify , purify , refine , amerce

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fined
dined , wined , confined

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Variants

List of all variants of fined that leads to same result
fine , fined , fines , fining

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to impose a fine' in Old French 'fine' from the Latin 'poena' meaning 'penalty'.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest traffic fine was imposed on a driver in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in 2009. He was fined $275,000 for driving at 250 km/h (155 mph) in a 40 km/h (25 mph) zone.

2. The term 'fine' is also used in the culinary world to describe the texture of a dish, particularly in relation to the texture of the wine in a sauce.

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Related Concepts

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1. Penalty: A payment or other punishment imposed by law or regulation for an offense or violation.

2. Infraction: A violation of a law or rule, typically one for which a fine is imposed.

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Culture

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In literature, 'fined' is often used to describe the consequences of breaking a law or rule. In music, there are songs about being 'fined' for various offenses.

How to Memorize "fined"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the concept of a fine as a payment or punishment for an offense or violation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fined' with the idea of being punished for breaking a rule or law.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Fines are for Foolishness' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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