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The small bowls were nested inside the large bowl.
What does Nested mean?
Nested means placed inside something else.
Dictionary definition
Placed inside another thing, layer, group, or structure.
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Nested in a sentence
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The chart used nested lists to organize the ideas clearly.
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Nested is useful in reading, math, and technology when one part sits inside a larger structure.
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WordNested.
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MeaningNested means placed inside something else.
ExampleExample: The small bowls were nested inside the large bowl.
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- Syllables
- ness · tid
- Strongest beat
- ness
- Ending
- tid
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ness.
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Synonyms
Words like Nested
embeddedUse when something is set inside another thing.
insideUse for something within another space.
layeredUse when parts are arranged in layers.
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Nested word family
Base word
nested
noun
nest
A home-like place for eggs or rest.
verb
nesting
Placing or fitting things inside one another.
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