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contracted

Pronunciation: [kənˈtræktɪd]

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Learn how to use contracted in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “medical condition”

(verb) to become affected by a disease or illness. When a person gets sick from a virus or bacteria, we say they contracted it.

Example

She contracted the flu after spending time with a sick friend.

Example

He did not contract any illnesses during his travels.

Example

Have you ever contracted a cold during winter?

Context: “agreement”

(verb) to make a formal agreement or to take on a responsibility. If you sign a contract for a job, you contracted to do that work.

Example

They contracted a company to build their new house.

Example

She did not contract any new clients this month.

Example

Did you contract with anyone for the project?

Context: “size or length”

(adjective) something that is shorter or smaller than it was before. Like when a balloon gets smaller because air comes out, we say it is contracted.

Example

The contracted muscles helped him lift the heavy object.

Example

Her muscles are not contracted; they are relaxed and loose.

Example

Is your hand contracted or relaxed right now?

How to pronounce contracted

Pronunciation: [kənˈtræktɪd]

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