How do you pronounce the word sought?
sought
adjective
How to pronounce sought?
The word sought sounds like sought
/sɔt/
What is the definition of sought?
adjectivebeing searched for
Examples
- the most sought-after item was the silver candelabrum
that is looked for
Examples
- the long sought relatives
What is the meaning of the word 'sought'?
- The word 'sought' is the past tense and past participle form of the verb 'seek'. It means to try to find or obtain something.
Is 'sought' a verb?
- Yes, 'sought' is a verb. It is the past tense form of the verb 'seek'.
Can 'sought' be used as an adjective?
- No, 'sought' is not commonly used as an adjective. It is primarily used as the past tense of the verb 'seek'.
Is 'sought' a regular or irregular verb?
- 'Sought' is an irregular verb. Its base form is 'seek', the past tense is 'sought', and the past participle is also 'sought'.
Can 'sought' be used in the present tense?
- No, 'sought' is the past tense form of the verb 'seek' and is not used in the present tense.
Is 'sought' a common word?
- Yes, 'sought' is a common word in English.
What is the origin of the word 'sought'?
- The word 'sought' originated from Old English 'secgan' which means 'to seek'.
How do you pronounce the word 'sought'?
- The word 'sought' is pronounced as /sɔːt/.
Can 'sought' be used in the passive voice?
- Yes, 'sought' can be used in the passive voice. For example, 'The lost item was sought by the police.'
Can you give an example sentence with the word 'sought'?
- Sure! 'She sought advice from a professional.'
