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nested

UK
/ˈnɛstɪd/
US
/ˈnɛstɪd/

Translations

nestedadjective
more nested
Comp.
most nested
Super.
UK
/ˈnɛstɪd/
US
/ˈnɛstɪd/
The nested folders made it difficult to find the document.
Вложенные папки затрудняли поиск документа.
Synonyms
layered
intertwined
contained
enclosed
embedded
nestedpast participle
UK
/ˈnɛstɪd/
US
/ˈnɛstɪd/
Used attributively as the past participle of the verb "nest" to describe something that has been placed inside or within another thing.
Synonyms
embedded
enclosed
contained
inset
encased
included
imbricated
hierarchical
nestverb

nested

Past Simple

nested
Past Simple
nested
Past Participle
nesting
Gerund
UK
/nɛst/
US
/nɛst/
Birds often nest in trees.
Птицы часто гнездятся на деревьях.
Synonyms
inhabit
settle
shelter
roost
lodge

Definitions

nestedadjective
Arranged in a hierarchical or layered manner, often with one item contained within another.
The software's nested menus made it difficult to find the settings quickly.
Placed or settled snugly or comfortably within something else.
The smaller matryoshka doll was nested inside the largest one.
nestedpast participle
Having been placed or inserted inside something else.
The nested loops in the program structure made the logic easier to follow.
nestverb
To build or occupy a nest.
The birds nest in the tall trees every spring.
To fit one object inside another.
The bowls are designed to nest together for easy storage.
To place or arrange something in a snug or secure position.
She nested the fragile items in layers of bubble wrap before packing them.
To organize data or elements in a hierarchical structure.
The programmer nested the functions to improve the code's efficiency.
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