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combed

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "combed" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

1 syllable
6 characters
English (US)
1syllable

combed

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

Because it is a word with a single syllable, combed is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofcombed

1verb
  • (especially of hair or fur) To groom with a toothed implement; chiefly with a comb.

    Example: "I need to comb my hair before we leave the house"

  • To separate choice cotton fibers from worsted cloth fibers.
  • To search thoroughly as if raking over an area with a comb.

    Example: "Police combed the field for evidence after the assault"

  • To roll over, as the top or crest of a wave; to break with a white foam, as waves.
1adjective
  • Arranged or groomed with a comb

    Example: "combed hair"

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