Meaning of the word cured in English
What does cured mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
cured
US /kjʊrd/
UK /kjʊəd/
Adjective
1.
of a disease or illness) successfully treated
Example:
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The patient was completely cured of the rare disease.
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Many people believe that laughter is the best medicine, and it can help you feel cured.
2.
of food) preserved by salting, drying, or smoking
Example:
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We had delicious cured ham for breakfast.
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The recipe calls for cured salmon.
Verb
1.
to relieve (a person or animal) of the symptoms of a disease or condition
Example:
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The new medicine cured her headache almost instantly.
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The doctor successfully cured the patient of their chronic illness.
2.
to preserve (meat, fish, or other food) by salting, drying, or smoking
Example:
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The chef decided to cure the salmon with salt and dill.
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They used traditional methods to cure the meat for winter storage.