made
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past tense and past participle of the verb "make"; also used as an adjective meaning manufactured or artificial
I made a cake for my sister's birthday.
I made a cake for my sister's birthday.
Etymology
Made derives from the Old English word "macod", the past participle of "macian" which means "to shape, fashion, or construct". It has cognates in other Germanic languages including Old High German "muoz" and Old Norse "maðr".
Cultural Notes
Made is extremely common in everyday English. The phrase "made in [country]" is a standard label on consumer goods to indicate their country of manufacture, a common global labeling requirement for trade.
Memory Aid
Think of the rhyme "made and paid": both relate to completing an action (you make something, you get paid for making it) and share the same vowel sound /eɪ/. For the adjective sense, remember "man-made" as a common phrase using this meaning.
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