The word "scooped" is spelled as /skupt/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "scoop" is pronounced as /skuːp/, with a long "oo" sound, and is followed by the past tense suffix "-ed", which is pronounced as /t/. This word refers to something that has been lifted or removed with a scooping motion, such as ice cream scooped from a container. Learning the correct spelling and pronunciation of words like "scooped" is essential for effective communication in the English language.
Scooped is a past tense verb commonly used to describe the action of lifting or drawing something or a portion of it out of a container or surface with a tool or utensil typically having a concave or hollow shape, such as a spoon or scoop.
The term can also denote the action of quickly gathering or picking up something, usually a small object, with the hands or a similar instrument, often for the purpose of taking possession of it or to prevent it from falling or being lost.
In a figurative sense, scooped can refer to the act of obtaining exclusive or early access to important information or news before it becomes widely known. In this context, it describes the achievement of being the first to discover or report on something, giving a person or a news organization a competitive advantage in terms of being ahead of others in publicizing a particular story or receiving recognition for the discovery.
The word scooped can also be an adjective used to describe something that resembles the shape or features of a scoop, such as a container or surface that is hollowed or curved inwards. It can be applied to various objects or structures, including bowls, chairs, or even hairstyle designs, that have a similar shape or form.
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The word "scooped" comes from the verb "scoop", which has its etymological roots in the Middle Dutch word "scoop", meaning "bucket" or "shovel". This Middle Dutch term was later borrowed into Middle Low German as "schope". Eventually, it made its way into Middle English as "scoop" in the 14th century. The verb "to scoop" emerged in the 16th century, referring to the action of using a scoop or shovel-like tool to dig or lift something. Over time, "scoop" also acquired the sense of obtaining exclusive or breaking news before others, which later influenced the use of "scooped" as being the first to report a story.