Antonyms for figured


Grammar : Verb
Spell : fig-yerd
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɪg yərd


Definition of figured

Origin :
  • late 14c., "to represent" (in a picture); see figure (n.). Meaning "to shape into" is early 15c.; "to picture in the mind" is from c.1600; "to make an appearance" is c.1600. Meaning "work out a sum" is from 1833, American English. Related: Figured; figuring.
  • verb calculate, compute
  • verb understand; decide, infer
Example sentences :
  • I was enthusiastic over the production when I got it on paper and figured it.
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • "Yes, they do say so," interrupted the old lady under the figured veil.
  • Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown
  • “That is about five thousand more than I figured on,” he murmured.
  • Extract from : « The Dare Boys of 1776 » by Stephen Angus Cox
  • The engineers must have figured this would be a good spot for a field test.
  • Extract from : « Arm of the Law » by Harry Harrison
  • The way he figured it, what really counted was bringing her up properly.
  • Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola
  • They figured they would have to keep at it until eleven, working as fast as they could.
  • Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola
  • I figured this colt to have a fair chance to win to-day, or be in the money at least.
  • Extract from : « Old Man Curry » by Charles E. (Charles Emmett) Van Loan
  • Sofa and easy-chairs were covered with figured, glazed chintz.
  • Extract from : « Kent Knowles: Quahaug » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Captain Eben took a figured handkerchief from his pocket and wiped his forehead.
  • Extract from : « Keziah Coffin » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • He figured he had plenty of time because the Yank was crippled.
  • Extract from : « A Yankee Flier Over Berlin » by Al Avery

Synonyms for figured

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