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rooted

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈruːtɪd/

rooted means: Having parts that grow into the soil, sometimes of a particular size or kind.

adjective

WITH ROOTSB2

Having parts that grow into the soil, sometimes of a particular size or kind.

  • The rooted cuttings are ready to plant.
  • Shallowly rooted plants need water more often.
  • A deeply rooted tree is harder to pull out.

Opposites: rootless

Common phrases: rooted plant, deeply rooted tree, well rooted cuttings, rooted cutting

UNABLE TO MOVEC1

Unable to move from a place, often because of fear or surprise.

  • He stood rooted in place.
  • Fear kept me rooted to the spot.
  • She remained rooted in the doorway as the argument continued.

How to use it: rooted to the spot (She stood rooted to the spot when she heard the scream.)

Similar words: motionless, frozen, immobile

Common phrases: rooted to the spot, rooted in place, remain rooted

IN TROUBLEC2

In serious trouble, with little chance of avoiding bad results.

  • If the boss finds out, we are rooted.
  • I am absolutely rooted unless someone lends me the money.
  • Without those missing documents, the whole team is rooted.

Similar words: screwed, done for

Common phrases: absolutely rooted, totally rooted, be rooted

Questions about rooted

What does rooted mean?

Having parts that grow into the soil, sometimes of a particular size or kind.

What is rooted in other languages?

Türkçe: köklü · Español: enraizado · Français: enraciné · Deutsch: verwurzelt · Italiano: radicato · 日本語: 根のある

How do you pronounce rooted?

It is pronounced /ˈruːtɪd/.

How do you use rooted in a sentence?

The rooted cuttings are ready to plant. Shallowly rooted plants need water more often.

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