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Filed Meaning in English

word · lemma: file

/ˈfaɪɫd/
fyld
/fˈaɪld/
fyld

Definition

Past tense and past participle of 'file'. It usually means to officially submit a document, claim, or case, or to put papers into an organized place for storage.

Usage & Nuances

Most often used in formal contexts: 'file a report', 'file a complaint', 'file taxes', 'file a lawsuit'. In office contexts, 'filed' can also mean physically or digitally stored. Don't confuse it with the noun 'file'.

Example Sentences

She filed the papers before lunch.

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He filed a police report after the accident.

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We filed our tax return online.

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She filed a complaint, but nothing changed.

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My lawyer filed the case last week.

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I already filed those emails, so check the shared folder.

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