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picked

Pronunciation: [pɪkt]

Word

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

Context: “action”

(verb) to choose or take something from a group. When you pick something, you decide to take it instead of other things. Like when you select a toy or fruit.

Example

I picked the red apple from the basket.

Example

She didn't pick any sweets from the candy store.

Example

Which toy did you pick from the shelf?

Context: “gathering”

(verb) to gather or collect things, usually by hand. Like when you collect flowers or fruits, you pick them one by one.

Example

We picked flowers in the garden for our teacher.

Example

They didn’t pick any berries during the hike.

Example

How many flowers did you pick on your walk?

Context: “selection”

(verb) to identify or select something as the best option. When you pick someone or something, you think it is the best choice.

Example

He picked the best player for his team.

Example

She didn't pick her favorite color for the project.

Example

What criteria do you use to pick your friends?

How to pronounce picked

Pronunciation: [pɪkt]

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