pruned Meaning & Definition
/pɹuːnd/
What Does Pruned Mean?
Pruned is a verb that means simple past and past participle of prune.
Pruned at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //pɹuːnd// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | cropped |
Pruned Definition (Verb)
- simple past and past participle of prune
Verb
- To become wrinkled like a dried plum, as the fingers and toes do when kept submerged in water.
Verb
- To remove excess material from a tree or shrub; to trim, especially to make more healthy or productive.
A good grape grower will prune the vines once a year.
- To cut down or shorten (by the removal of unnecessary material).
to prune a budget, or an essay
- To remove unnecessary branches from a tree data structure.
- To preen; to prepare; to dress.
Synonyms of Pruned
Pruned synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Pruned
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Pruned in a Sentence
A good grape grower will prune the vines once a year.
to prune a budget, or an essay
Word Forms & Grammar
pruned
Words That Rhyme With Pruned
How Do You Say Pruned?
The standard pronunciation of pruned is //pɹuːnd//, spoken in 1 syllable.