Bred Meaning
/bɹɛd/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
verbsimple past and past participle of breed
nounAlternative form of braid (“board, shelf, plank”).
Sentence Examples
Condors have never bred in zoos.
He was born and bred a gentleman.
Sheep are bred for their fleece and their meat.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The farmer carefully selected the best cows to be ____ for milk production.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The dogs were ____ specifically for their amazing speed and agility.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The farmer carefully selected the best cows to be ____ for milk production.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The dogs were ____ specifically for their amazing speed and agility.