made

[meyd]

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of make.

adjective

1. produced by making, preparing, etc., in a particular way (often used in combination).

   well-made garments.

2. artificially produced.

   made fur.

3. invented or made-up.

   to tell made stories about oneself.

4. prepared, especially from several ingredients.

   a made dish.

5. assured of success or fortune.

   a made man.

made

/ meɪd /

verb

1. the past tense and past participle of make 1

adjective

1. artificially produced

2. (in combination) produced or shaped as specified

   handmade

3. informal,  to be assured of success

4. very rich

Other Word Forms

• half-made adjective
• undermade adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of made¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, for the adjective

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. have it made,

   1. to be assured or confident of success.

      With a straight A average he's got it made.

   2. to have achieved success, especially wealth, status, or the like.

More idioms and phrases containing made

• have it made
• make

Example Sentences

A spokesperson for Nottinghamshire Police said officers were still "conducting extensive inquiries" but no arrests had been made and the bike had not been located.

From BBC

One said she feared she would find her child dead in their bed, while her daughter said withdrawal symptoms from the drug made her feel like she was "dying".

From BBC

The gunman, who reportedly believed the Covid vaccine had made him sick, killed a policeman before turning the weapon on himself.

From BBC

She was one of millions of Russians facing new restrictions imposed in mid-August by Russia's media regulator, Roskomnadzor, on calls made through the two platforms - the country's most popular apps.

From BBC

He told me he passed the medical and made it to the final 27 applicants but the space agency eventually selected Paralympic sprinter John McFall.

From BBC

When To Use

What is a basic definition of made?

Made is the past tense and past participle of the verb make, meaning to create from materials. As an adjective, made describes something as being built or fashioned in a certain way or something that is guaranteed to have success or good fortune in the future. Made has a few other senses as an adjective.Made is a past tense verb that means to have been produced, fashioned, or built out of materials or components.

• Real-life examples: Many products are made in China. Toys, electronics, furniture, and many other things are made in factories. Spider webs are made by spiders.



• Used in a sentence: Maria’s kids made a big mess in the living room.

As an adjective, made describes something as having been produced or manufactured in a specific way.

• Used in a sentence: The bridge was well made and lasted for centuries.

Made can also describe something as being ensured future success or having a very bright future. Usually, this sense refers to a person being very rich or having a luxurious lifestyle. This sense is used in the phrase to have it made.

• Used in a sentence: With her hundreds of servants to wait on her, Lori’s got it made!