Here is the dictionary-style entry for "timed":
timed
- Parts of Speech: verb
- Definition: measured or recorded the duration or speed of an action or event
- Pronunciations: US: /taɪmd/, UK: /taɪmd/
- Origin and Usage: The word "timed" originated from the Middle English word "timen," which means "to happen." In the 16th century, the word took on the meaning of measuring time. Today, it is commonly used to describe the act of measuring the duration or speed of an action or event, such as timing a race or a speech.
- Synonyms: clocked, measured, recorded
- Related Words: tamed, timed, timid
- Example Sentences:
- She timed her run perfectly and won the race.
- The coach timed the players sprints during practice.
- The experiment was timed to last exactly 30 minutes.