bred

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈbrɛd/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/brɛd/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(bred)

From the verb breed: (⇒ conjugate)
bred is: ⓘClick the infinitive to see all available inflections
v past
v past p

Collocations for "bred"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "bred" in context.

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breed

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
v
  1. breed like rabbits
  2. breed in the wild
  3. they [don't, won't] breed in captivity
  4. breed [rare, exotic, tropical] animals
  5. breed [dogs, puppies, livestock]
  6. breed [an animal] in captivity
  7. breed [hostile feelings, hostility]
  8. familiarity breeds contempt
  9. ignorance breeds suspicion
n as adj
  1. breed-specific [problems, illnesses]
'bred' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
barn - birth - captive

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