bred

[ bred ]

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of breed.

bred

/ brɛd /

verb

1. the past tense and past participle of breed

noun

1. derogatory.
   a person who lives in a small remote place

Word History and Origins

Origin of bred¹

sense 2: diminutive form of inbred

Idioms and Phrases

see born and bred . Also see under breed .

Example Sentences

Born and bred in Zaun with a long criminal background, Vi is as rugged and misanthropic as Caitlyn is sleek and chic.

From Salon

"I do have a few Africans buying but they are not like everyday Africans. They were all people who were born and bred abroad and are deep into African heritage and culture."

From BBC

“This is an unbelievable horse. Anyone could have trained him and he would have had a fine career because he’s just an outstanding-looking horse. He’s well bred and he makes your job easy.”

From Los Angeles Times

One of the world's rarest types of lemur has been successfully bred in Oxfordshire.

From BBC

In the era of Eras, it's unusual for a pop star to repeat themselves but, in this case, success bred success.

From BBC

Related Words

• cultivated
• cultured
• produced
• raised
• trained