subsumed

CEFRC1

/səbˈsjuːmd/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    Included as part of a larger group or idea.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    simple past and past participle of subsume

Examples

  • The small company was finally subsumed by the larger firm.

  • To be subsumed means to be included as part of a larger thing.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1

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In context

  • The small startup was subsumed by the larger tech corporation.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The smaller company was blank by the larger corporation in the merger.

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