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conned Meaning & Definition

/kɒnd/

What Does Conned Mean?

As a verb, conned means simple past and past participle of con. It is also used to mean simple past and past participle of conn.

Conned at a Glance

Part of speechverb
Pronunciation//kɒnd//
Syllables1
Synonymsbe sold a pup

Conned Definition (Verb)

  1. simple past and past participle of con
  2. simple past and past participle of conn
  3. simple past and past participle of conne

Verb

  1. To study or examine carefully, especially in order to gain knowledge of; to learn, or learn by heart.
  2. To know, understand, acknowledge.

Verb

  1. To trick or defraud, usually for personal gain.

Verb

  1. To direct a ship; to superintend the steering of (a vessel); to watch the course of (a vessel) and direct the helmsman how to steer (especially through a channel, etc, rather than steer a compass direction).

    The pilot conned the ship safely into the harbor.

Synonyms of Conned

be sold a pup
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Antonyms of Conned

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Conned in a Sentence

The pilot conned the ship safely into the harbor.

Word Forms & Grammar

conned

Words That Rhyme With Conned

Conned Pronunciation

The standard pronunciation of conned is //kɒnd//, spoken in 1 syllable.

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