bred

[bred]

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of breed.

bred

/ brɛd /

verb

1. the past tense and past participle of breed

noun

1. derogatory,  a person who lives in a small remote place

Word History and Origins

Origin of bred¹

sense 2: diminutive form of inbred

Idioms and Phrases

see born and bred. Also see under breed.

Example Sentences

These days, in cities, especially, he argues, “dogs are bred to run free and that’s just not possible.”

From Salon

A raid on a Llano property led to the seizure of dozens of roosters that authorities believe are bred to kill one another for sport.

From Los Angeles Times

"They have not bred yet, but they're doing well," he told us on a video call.

From BBC

Alas, Penelope soon began nesting, and the world excitedly awaited her platypups, which were to be a massive scientific milestone – only the second bred in captivity, and the first outside Australia.

From BBC

"Melbourne is known for its love of sport and the MCG is the heart of the city - it is really important to this state and the country," says Gallina, who is Melbourne born and bred.

From BBC

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