squatted

Meanings

• verb

  to occupy a place, typically illegally or without permission.

  - "He squatted in the abandoned building."
  - "Squatting is a common practice in some cultures."
  - "The homeless often have to squat in doorways or alleyways."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with squatted
saddened , faded , graded , caded , madden , addened , gladden , hadden , laden , waden , padden , maden , ladden , gadden , cadden

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. squat (en) : to occupy a place, typically illegally or without permission.
   

2. squat (en) : a low stool or chair.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of squatted that leads to same result
squat , squats , squatted , squatting

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English scetan; related to scett, a low stool or chair.

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Trivia

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1. {"text"=>"Did you know that the word 'squatted' comes from the Old English word 'scetan', which means 'to sit firmly or steadily'? The word 'scetan' is also related to the Old English word 'scett', which means 'a low stool or chair'. Over time, the meaning of the word 'scetan' evolved to include the meaning 'to occupy a place, typically illegally or without permission'. Today, the word 'squatted' is commonly used to describe this action. In fact, the word 'squatted' is often used in a positive or celebratory context to describe the act of illegally or without permission occupying a place, especially when it involves taking a stand against authority or societal norms. For example, the term 'squatters rights' refers to the legal concept that allows individuals who have occupied a property without permission for a significant period of time to acquire legal rights to the property. The term 'squatters rights' is often used in a positive or celebratory context to describe the act of taking a stand against authority or societal norms to acquire legal rights to a property. In summary, the word 'squatted' is a common term used to describe the act of occupying a place, typically illegally or without permission. The term 'squatted' is often used in a positive or celebratory context to describe the act of taking a stand against authority or societal norms to acquire legal rights to a property."}

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How to Memorize "squatted"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself squatting in an abandoned building. Visualize the building, the surroundings, and yourself in the act of squatting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'squatted' with the image of a person occupying a place illegally or without permission. Visualize the person, the place, and the action of squatting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use a mnemonic device to help you remember the meaning of the word 'squatted'. One common mnemonic technique is to associate the first letter of each word in a phrase with the corresponding letters in the word you are trying to remember. For example, to remember the meaning of the word 'squatted', you could use the mnemonic phrase 'Squirrels Quietly Absorb Tasty Edibles'. The first letter of each word in the phrase corresponds to the letters in the word 'squatted'. By using this mnemonic technique, you can more easily remember the meaning of the word 'squatted'.

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