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parked

Meanings

  • The act of leaving a vehicle in a designated area, usually temporarily.

    - "I parked my car at the mall."
    - "Can you help me find my car in this parking lot?"
Rhymes
Words rhyming with parked
car , star , guitar , bizarre
Homophones
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  1. parked

  2. parquet

  3. park

  4. pawk

  5. paur

  6. pawr

Variants
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park , parked , parker , parkers , parking , parks , double-park , double-parked , double-parking , double-parks , parallel park , parallel parked , parallel parking , parallel parks
Forms
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The past tense and past participle of the verb 'park' are 'parked'. For example: 'He parked his car in the garage.'

Etymology
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From Old French parconter, from para, beside, and contre, against.

Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the world's largest parking garage is located in Toronto, Canada? The parking garage, which is called the 'Underground Garage' or 'Parking Pod Mall', is a multi-level parking facility that is located below ground level and is designed to provide parking spaces for over 2,200 vehicles. The parking garage is also equipped with a number of features to help facilitate the parking process and provide a more convenient and efficient experience for parkers, including automated ticket dispensers, automated payment systems, and parking guidance systems to help parkers find available parking spaces and navigate the parking garage more efficiently. The Underground Garage is not only the world's largest parking garage, but it is also one of the most advanced and technologically advanced parking facilities in the world, providing a more convenient, efficient, and technologically advanced parking experience for parkers.

Related Concepts
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  1. Valet parking: A parking service where a valet parks and retrieves your vehicle for you. This is often offered at restaurants, hotels, and events, and can be a convenient option for those who do not want to spend time parking their own vehicle.

  2. Parking garage: A multi-story parking facility that is enclosed on all sides and provides parking spaces for vehicles on multiple levels. Parking garages are often used in urban areas where parking space is limited, and can provide a convenient and secure option for parking vehicles. Parking garages can also be equipped with features such as automated ticket dispensers, automated payment systems, and parking guidance systems to help facilitate the parking process and provide a more convenient and efficient experience for parkers.

  3. Handicapped parking: A parking space that is reserved for use by individuals who have physical disabilities that make it difficult for them to walk or maneuver their vehicle in a regular parking space. Handicapped parking spaces are typically larger than regular parking spaces to allow for easier access and maneuvering, and may also be equipped with features such as accessible parking signage, access aisles, and wheelchair-accessible parking spaces to help facilitate the parking process and provide a more convenient and accessible experience for individuals with physical disabilities.

Culture
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In various cultures, the act of parking is significant. For instance, in ancient Egypt, people would park their chariots in designated areas near temples. Similarly, in medieval Europe, knights would park their horses in courtyards or stables while they attended feasts or tournaments.

How to Memorize "parked"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large parking lot with rows and rows of parked cars. Now, visualize yourself parked in one of those spaces. See yourself getting out of your car and locking it behind you. Now, imagine yourself walking towards the entrance of the parking lot or towards your destination. As you walk, remember that you are parked safely in your designated parking space.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'parked' with the idea of a vehicle being safely and legally placed in a designated parking space. Also, associate the word 'parked' with the concept of being temporarily out of use or unavailable, as in the phrase 'the car is parked for the night'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Please Park My Automobile' to help remember the definition of the word 'parked'. Also, use the visualization technique of imagining a large parking lot with rows and rows of parked cars, and seeing yourself parked in one of those spaces, to help remember the definition of the word 'parked'.

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