invented

UK
/ɪnˈvɛntɪd/
US
/ɪnˈvɛntɪd/

Translations

inventedpast participle
UK
/ɪnˈvɛntɪd/
US
/ɪnˈvɛntɪd/
Used as a past-participle adjective to describe something that has been created or devised.
inventedadjective
more invented
Comp.
most invented
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈvɛntɪd/
US
/ɪnˈvɛntɪd/
The invented device revolutionized the industry.
Изобретённый прибор произвёл революцию в отрасли.
The invented story was more interesting than the real one.
Выдуманный рассказ был интереснее настоящего.
inventverb

invented

Past Simple

invented
Past Simple
invented
Past Participle
inventing
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈvɛnt/
US
/ɪnˈvɛnt/
He wanted to invent a new type of engine.
Он хотел изобрести новый тип двигателя.
She likes to invent stories for her children.
Она любит придумывать истории для своих детей.

Definitions

inventedpast participle
Having been invented; created or designed for the first time.
The newly invented technology soon became ubiquitous.
inventedadjective
Fabricated or made up; not based on fact.
The story he told was completely invented and had no basis in reality.
inventverb
To create or design something that has not existed before.
She invented a new type of solar panel that is more efficient.
To make up a story or explanation that is not true.
He invented an excuse for being late to the meeting.