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ted Meaning & Definition

/tɛd/

What Does Ted Mean?

As a symbol, ted means ISO 639-3 language code for Tepo Krumen. As a noun, it means A Teddy boy. As a verb, it means To spread hay for drying.

Ted at a Glance

Part of speechsymbol, noun, verb
Pronunciation/tɛd/
Synonymsteddy boy
Pluralteds
Verb formsteds, tedding, tedded

Ted Definition (Symbol)

  1. ISO 639-3 language code for Tepo Krumen.

Ted as a Noun

  1. A Teddy boy.

Ted as a Verb

  1. To spread hay for drying.

Synonyms of Ted

Ted synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

ted (plural teds)

ted (third-person singular simple present teds, present participle tedding, simple past and past participle tedded)

Words That Rhyme With Ted

Origin of Ted

Origin 1: From a pet form of Edward, in reference to Edwardian styles affected by youths.

Origin 2: Inherited from Middle English tedden, from a possible Old English *teddan, from Proto-West Germanic *taddjan, from Proto-Germanic *tadjaną (“to strew, scatter”).

Common Questions About Ted

Is ted a symbol or a noun?

Ted is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.

What is another word for ted?

Words with a similar meaning to ted include teddy boy. See the full list of ted synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of ted?

The plural of ted is teds.

What is the past tense of ted?

The past tense of ted is tedded. The present participle is tedding.