proved
established beyond doubt
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,245 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 14,677 times across 157,096 chapters — 0.007% of every word in the library.
What it means
adjective
- established beyond doubt also: proven a proven liara Soviet leader of proven shrewdness
proved in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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The blow proved fatal to Dame Tresham.
A Knight of the White Cross · G. A. (George Alfred) Henty · Chapter 1
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Even things that are true can be proved.
The Picture of Dorian Gray · Oscar Wilde · Chapter 1
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I also shot a large fowl, which proved excellent meat.
The Life and Most Surprising Adventures · Daniel Defoe · Chapter 1
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This last insinuation proved sufficient to break up the perfect accord that had hitherto existed among all the creditors.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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She was moreover exceedingly plump, tender, and sentimental, and had had a lover, who had proved false to his vows.
Sketches by Seymour — Volume 04 · Robert Seymour · Chapter 1