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decided

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

3 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
3syllables

decided

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

decided is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, decided is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdecided

1verb
  • To resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle

    Example: "Her last-minute goal decided the game."

  • To make a judgment, especially after deliberation

    Example: "I have decided that it is healthier to walk to work."

  • To cause someone to come to a decision
  • To cut off; to separate
1adjective
  • Determined; resolute

    Example: "A woman of decided opinions"

  • Clear; unmistakable

    Example: "There was a decided ugliness to the patch of waste ground."

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