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The movie grossed millions of dollars.
What does Grossed mean?
Grossed means earned before costs or made someone feel disgusted.
Dictionary definition
Earned a total amount before costs were removed; also made someone feel disgusted.
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The messy sink grossed out the campers.
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A report may say a company grossed a certain amount before expenses were counted.
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MeaningGrossed means earned before costs or made someone feel disgusted.
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Synonyms
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earnedReceived money from work or sales.
disgustedMade someone feel strong dislike.
madeCaused something to happen.
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Grossed means earned before costs or made someone feel disgusted.
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Grossed is not the same as lost. Grossed means grossed means earned before costs or made someone feel disgusted.
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Read this model sentence: The messy sink grossed out the campers. Clue words: messy, sink, out. Underline clue words that show why grossed fits instead of lost. Now write one new sentence that shows grossed without using the word grossed. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show grossed?
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