Used in a Sentence

tucked

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for tucked.

Editorial note

They sound great and the lack is at a right angle so tucked away more.

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Parts of speech1

Quick take

having tucked or being tucked

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of tucked gathered in one view.

adjective

having tucked or being tucked

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for tucked.

adjective

having tucked or being tucked

Example sentences

1

They sound great and the lack is at a right angle so tucked away more.

2

The real meat of the story is tucked towards the end of the article.

3

The idea is about learning a new language in a way that is engaging, not learning from a CD and tucked away in your bedroom.

4

Though it's silly to have to jump through that hoop, as tucked away and hidden as it is.

5

It's always a joy to find some echo of the past tucked away right under your nose.

6

This small island, tucked away on the periphery of planet Earth, has led the world in technology, art and science.

7

Also a lot of the research tucked away was directly or indirectly supported with public funds.

8

Here you go The original legislation is tucked away in section 6(1) Employment Agencies Act 1973.

9

One lonely employee working accounts receivable, tucked away in the corner of our customer's office.

10

Most of the really hard things from elixir/erlang have been tucked away nice and neat.

11

He robed himself with a short cape, tucked a blade into his belt, fitted the amulet holding Laccodel's Rune to his wrist.

12

The first few times I ate something I had prepared, I ate sparingly, while my family tucked in.

Quote examples

1

You can’t see the temperature sensors tucked into each notebook’s keyboard area." Air circulation makes sense.

2

Having the phone tucked away streaming music, or in a holder in turn-by-turn GPS mode is hardly "fucking with their phone while driving".

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use tucked in a sentence?

They sound great and the lack is at a right angle so tucked away more.

What does tucked mean?

having tucked or being tucked

What part of speech is tucked?

tucked is commonly used as adjective.