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assigned

uh-SYND/əˈsaɪnd/

2 meanings of assigned

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  1. 1
    verb
    Simple past and past participle of assign. Use this form when something was already given out or set to a person.

    The teacher assigned us homework over the weekend.

    Each student was assigned a locker on the first day.

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  2. 2
    adjective
    Given to a person or set aside for a certain job or use.

    Like a seat with your name on it: it is meant just for you.

    Please return to your assigned seat before the plane takes off.

    Each worker finished their assigned tasks before lunch.

    Similardesignated, allocated, appointed

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assigned is a form of assign

assign, verb: To give a job or task to a person or group. Full entry

Forms
assignassigns he/she/itassigning -ing formassigned past tense, past participle
Spelling
assign → assigned: add -ed
Sound
The ending sounds like /d/.

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