mended
word · lemma: mend
Definition
Fixed or repaired something that was broken or damaged, especially clothes or small objects.
Usage & Nuances
'Mended' is the past tense and past participle of 'mend.' Used for fixing physical items, especially clothes, sometimes used figuratively (e.g., 'mended relationships'). More common in British than American English, where 'fixed' or 'repaired' may be more usual for general use.
Spanish: reparado - arregladoPortuguese (BR): consertado - remendadoPortuguese (PT): consertado - remendadoChinese (Simplified): 修补好的 - 修理好的Chinese (Traditional): 修補好的 - 修理好的Hindi: मरम्मत किया हुआ - ठीक किया गयाArabic: مُصلَح - مُرمَّمBengali: মেরামত করা - জোড়া লাগানোRussian: починил - залаталJapanese: 直した - 修繕したVietnamese: đã vá - đã sửa chữaKorean: 수선했다 - 고쳤다Turkish: tamir etti - onardıUrdu: مرمت کیا - درست کیاIndonesian: diperbaiki - dijahit
Example Sentences
The broken toy was mended by Dad.
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Her shoes were mended at the shop.
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She mended her torn shirt last night.
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After the argument, their friendship slowly mended.
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I finally mended the hole in my jeans myself.
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The umbrella looks as good as new after being mended.
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