Updated June 2026
Past tense of train; to have taught a person or animal a particular skill or behaviour through practice and instruction. Also means having undergone such teaching.
“She trained as a doctor at the university hospital.”
/treɪnd/
Contains AINED pattern, ED ending, AI vowel combination
Worth 8 points; useful -ED past tense form
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