verb

abated

aba·ted 2 syllables

(obsolete outside law) To put an end to; to cause to cease.

Word facts

Part of speech verb
Syllables 2
Letters 6
Starts with A

Definition of Abated

(obsolete outside law) To put an end to; to cause to cease.

Example sentences

  1. 1

    to abate a nuisance

  2. 2

    The writ has abated.

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How many syllables does abated have?

Abated has 2 syllables: aba·ted. The word is broken into 2 spoken beats.

What part of speech is abated?

Abated is used as a verb. As a verb, it describes an action or state.

What are synonyms for abated?

Words with similar meanings to abated include contract, cut short, decrease, diminish. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.

How do you use abated in a sentence?

Example: "to abate a nuisance"

What words start with the same letter as abated?

Abated starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does abated have?

Abated has 6 letters. It contains 2 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.