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The tree was deeply rooted in the soil.
What does Rooted mean?
Rooted means firmly connected.
Dictionary definition
Firmly attached, based, or connected to something.
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The tradition is rooted in the town's history.
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An opinion rooted in evidence is stronger than a quick guess.
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What does rooted mean?
Rooted means firmly connected.
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Which word is closest in meaning to rooted?
Grounded is close to rooted in this main meaning.
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Choose the best word to complete the sentence: The tree was deeply ____ in the soil.
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WordRooted.
Partadjective.
MeaningRooted means firmly connected.
ExampleExample: The tree was deeply rooted in the soil.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- root · ed
- Strongest beat
- root
- Ending
- ed
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on root.
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looseUse as a meaningful contrast in this word's main sense.
unconnectedUse as a meaningful contrast in this word's main sense.
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Rooted word family
Base word
rooted
adverb
rootedly
In a rooted way.
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