made
/meɪd/Past tense and past participle of 'make'; to create, form, or produce something
She made a beautiful painting for the art exhibition.
She created a beautiful painting for the art exhibition.
He made a mistake in his calculations.
He erred in his calculations.
Commonly used in both transitive and intransitive constructions.
To cause or compel someone to do something
The teacher made the students stay after class.
The teacher compelled the students to stay after class.
Often followed by a direct object and an infinitive or gerund.
To force someone to endure a difficult situation
The long journey made us tired.
The long journey exhausted us.
Used to describe the effect of an action or situation on someone.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Made' is often used in passive voice constructions, such as 'The dress was made by a tailor.'
⚡Gold Rule
Passive Voice
In passive constructions, 'made' is often followed by a past participle (e.g., 'The car was made in Germany').
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'maken', from Old English 'macian', from Proto-Germanic 'makōną'. Related to Dutch 'maken' and German 'machen'.
📝Usage Notes
The past participle 'made' is often used in passive constructions (e.g., 'The cake was made by her').