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brewed

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbɹud// UK //bɹˈuːd// brewed

adj. describes a drink like coffee or tea that has been made by soaking it in hot water. It can also describe a situation that is starting to develop, like a storm or a problem.

adj. prepared by infusion or decoction, specifically regarding beverages like tea, coffee, or beer. Often used as a participial adjective to describe a state of readiness or a developing atmospheric or social condition.


SIMPLE

The freshly brewed coffee smells amazing.

CONTEXTUAL

She sat by the window with a cup of freshly brewed tea while watching the rain.

COMPLEX

The tension that had brewed between the two rival factions for decades finally erupted into an open conflict during the town hall meeting.

Synonyms
Origin

From brew + -ed.

Usage

Commonly used as a participial adjective before a noun or after a linking verb like 'is' or 'smells'.

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