Figured
'fɪɡəd
Definitions
4 meaningsTo calculate or ascertain an amount or value.
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To calculate or determine a number or amount.
I figured out how much money I needed.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're trying to find out how much your new shoes cost. Figuring means you do the math to find the price!
👶 For kids: To find out the answer by using math!
More Examples
Can you figure out the total cost?
They figured the average score.
How It's Used
"The accountant figured the total cost of the project."
"She figured out the solution to the equation."
To think, believe, or suppose.
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To think or consider something; to suppose.
I figured he would be late.
💡 Simply: It's like you're thinking in your head, like 'I figured you'd want ice cream after dinner.'
👶 For kids: To think or guess about something.
More Examples
She figured that it was the right decision.
I figured that you'd be hungry.
How It's Used
"I figured you'd be home by now."
"She figured it would be a good idea."
To appear or be presented in a particular form or shape.
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To appear in a certain form or shape.
A tall man figured in the distance.
💡 Simply: Imagine a silhouette on the wall – that's figuring as an appearance!
👶 For kids: To show up or look like something.
More Examples
The mountain figured against the skyline.
A strange shape figured in the fog.
How It's Used
"A dark shape figured in the shadows."
To be included or take part in something.
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To be included or play a part.
She figured in the success of the project.
💡 Simply: Imagine a person being part of a group, or taking part in a play - they're figuring into it!
👶 For kids: To be part of a group or event.
More Examples
The town's history figured significantly in the novel.
His advice figured prominently in their decision.
How It's Used
"He figured prominently in the negotiations."
Synonyms & Antonyms
From Middle English *figuren*, from Old French *figurer* ("to shape, form"), from Latin *figura* ("a form, shape").
Used since the 14th century. Initially referring to shape and form, its meaning expanded to include calculation and supposition.
Memory tip
Think of figuring out the numbers on a calculator to find the total.
Word Origin
"form, shape"