Developed Definition & Meaning

developed
adjective
  1. being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful; "the developed qualities of the Hellenic outlook"; "they have very small limbs with only two fully developed toes on each"
  2. (used of societies) having high industrial development; "developed countries"
  3. (of real estate) made more useful and profitable as by building or laying out roads; "condominiums were built on the developed site"

"Developed" in song lyrics

See how developed is used in real songs:

  • "Life is a thrill when your skill is developed"
    Hieroglyphics (featured: Del the Funky Homosapien) — At the Helm
  • "Dungbeetle at it again, formatted with pictures developed"
    Knowdaverbs f/ Bonafide, Coffee, Pigeon John — Call of the Dung Beetle
  • "And shut the hell up cause my skills are developed"
    Lord Finesse — Hey Look at Shorty

Usage tips for "developed"

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