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Contracted

contractedverb

contracted

Past Simple

contracted

Past Participle

/kənˈtræktɪd/

Used as the simple past tense and past participle form of the verb "contract".

Definitions

Simple past tense and past participle of "contract."

They contracted the virus while traveling abroad.

Synonyms

entered into

contractedadjective

more contracted

Comp.

most contracted

Super.

/kənˈtræktɪd/

Translations

сокращённый

The contracted version of the document was easier to read.

Сокращённый вариант документа было легче читать.

сжатый

The contracted schedule allowed more time for leisure activities.

Сжатый график позволял больше времени для досуга.

суженный

The contracted road made it difficult for large vehicles to pass.

Суженная дорога затрудняла проезд крупногабаритных транспортных средств.

Definitions

Reduced in size or length; shortened.

The contracted version of the novel was much easier to read.

Having a formal agreement or contract.

The contracted employees were given specific tasks to complete.

Tightened or drawn together; tense.

Her contracted muscles indicated she was under a lot of stress.

Synonyms

Antonyms

contractverb

contracted

Past Simple

contracted

Past Simple

contracted

Past Participle

contracting

Gerund

/kənˈtrækt/

Translations

сокращаться

The metal contracts when it cools.

Металл сокращается, когда остывает.

заключать

The company decided to contract a new supplier.

Компания решила заключить контракт с новым поставщиком.

Definitions

To make or become smaller, narrower, or shorter.

The metal contracts as it cools.

To enter into a formal and legally binding agreement.

The company contracted with a local supplier for raw materials.

To catch or develop a disease or infection.

She contracted the flu after being exposed to the virus.

Synonyms

Antonyms

contractnoun

Definitions

A written or spoken agreement, especially one concerning employment, sales, or tenancy, that is intended to be enforceable by law.

The company offered her a contract for the new position.

A formal agreement to kill someone for money.

The detective discovered that there was a contract out on the witness.

In bridge, the final bid, which sets the number of tricks that the bidder must make.

They won the game by successfully fulfilling their contract of seven hearts.

contractadjective

Definitions

Relating to, based on, or created by a contract; employed or provided under a contractual arrangement.

He was hired as a contract engineer for the project.