Cured Definition

cured
adjective
  1. freed from illness or injury; "the patient appears cured"; "the incision is healed"; "appears to be entirely recovered"; "when the recovered patient tries to remember what occurred during his delirium"- Normon Cameron
  2. (used of rubber) treated by a chemical or physical process to improve its properties (hardness and strength and odor and elasticity)
  3. (used of concrete or mortar) kept moist to assist the hardening
  4. (used of hay e.g.) allowed to dry
  5. (used especially of meat) cured in brine
  6. (used of tobacco) aging as a preservative process (`aged' is pronounced as one syllable)

"Cured" in song lyrics

See how cured is used in real songs:

  • "Hate's like a disease, it can't be treated or cured"
    Clika One f/ Kishwah — The Circle
  • "I almost felt like I can't be cured"
    Haystak — My First Day
  • "In some rare cases diseases like AIDS and cancer are cured"
    Ill Bill & DJ Muggs — 2013

Usage tips for "cured"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "cured" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for cured to find words that pair well.

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