transported
word · lemma: transport
Definition
Past tense of 'transport.' It means to carry or move something or someone from one place to another. Figuratively, it can mean to be emotionally carried away to a different state of mind.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in passive voice: 'The goods were transported by truck.' The figurative use ('The music transported me back to my childhood') is literary but common. Don't confuse with 'deported' (forced removal from a country).
Example Sentences
They transported the injured player to the hospital.
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The supplies were transported across the country.
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We transported all the equipment in one trip, which honestly was a miracle.
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Fresh seafood needs to be transported quickly or it goes bad fast.
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The goods were transported by truck.
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That song transported me right back to high school — I could practically smell the gym.
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