ACCRUED

Definition

ACCRUED Accrued means to accumulate or increase over time, with the derived forms being accruing (present participle), accrued (past tense), accrual (noun), accruer (noun), accruer (comparative adjective), and accruely (adverb). An original rephrased definition could be: "Accrued refers to the gradual accumulation or growth of something over a period of time, with related forms including accruing, accrued, accrual, accruer, accrue

Word Analysis

• Part of Speech: Verb (past tense or past participle)
• Word Length: 7 letters
• Pronunciation: Pronounced as written, following standard English pronunciation patterns.

Usage and Context

The word ACCRUED can be used in various contexts in written and spoken English. As a valid Scrabble word, it represents a legitimate part of the English lexicon. Understanding words like this helps expand vocabulary and appreciation for the diversity and richness of the English language.

Learning Tip

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