prodded

Meanings

• Verb

  To poke or prod with a stick or other object.

  - "He prodded the fire to keep it burning."
  - "The farmer prodded the cattle to move them to the next pasture."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with prodded
coded , moded , coded , loaded

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Variants

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prod , prodded , prodder , prodders , prodding , prods

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Forms

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prods, prodding

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to goad' or 'to spur' in the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'prodded' comes from the Old English word 'prodan', which means 'to provoke'.

2. In the medical field, 'prodding' is used to describe the act of examining a patient's body to determine the cause of pain or discomfort.

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Related Concepts

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1. Goading: The act of provoking or taunting someone to react.

2. Spurring: The act of encouraging or motivating someone to achieve more.

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Culture

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In literature, 'prodded' is used metaphorically to describe the act of encouraging or pushing someone to take action.

How to Memorize "prodded"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone poking or prodding an object or animal with a stick.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'prodded' with the image of a farmer prodding his cattle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Prodded: Poke and Really Drive On Determined Efforts'.

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