contracted
Pronunciation: [kənˈtræktɪd]
Word
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?
0s0s