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The town was governed by an elected council.
What does Governed mean?
Governed means led, managed, or controlled.
Dictionary definition
Led, ruled, managed, or controlled by rules, leaders, or systems.
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Governed in a sentence
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The game was governed by clear rules.
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Governed can describe people led by a government or actions controlled by rules.
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What does governed mean?
GOVERNED means governed means led, managed, or controlled.
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Managed is the closest match for governed in this context.
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WordGoverned.
Partverb, adjective.
MeaningGoverned means led, managed, or controlled.
ExampleExample: The town was governed by an elected council.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- guv · ernd
- Strongest beat
- guv
- Ending
- ernd
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on guv.
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uncontrolledNot limited or directed.
freeNot controlled in a particular way.
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Governed means led, managed, or controlled.
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Governed does not always mean led. In some sentences, it means managed or controlled.
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