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verb · adjective

shipped

v. · adj.
US /ˈʃɪpt/ UK /ʃˈɪpt/ shipped

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate

    v.sent a product or package to a customer, usually by mail or truck.

    v.dispatched goods or merchandise to a recipient via a commercial carrier.

    Simple

    The company shipped my new laptop yesterday, so it should arrive tomorrow.

    In context

    Once the payment was verified, the warehouse shipped the entire order via express courier to ensure delivery before the holiday weekend.

  2. 02 B1 Intermediate

    v.moved goods from one place to another using a large ship.

    v.transported cargo over water using a vessel.

    Simple

    The grain was shipped across the ocean in a massive cargo vessel.

    In context

    Historically, raw materials were shipped from the colonies to European ports to be processed into finished goods.

  3. 03 C1 Advanced Technical

    adj.already placed on a ship or plane as part of the cargo.

    adj.describing cargo or passengers that have been loaded and are currently on board a conveyance.

    Simple

    The captain confirmed that all the heavy machinery was safely shipped and secured.

    In context

    The bill of lading indicated that the goods were shipped in apparent good order and condition before the vessel departed the terminal.

    Usage

    Often used in commercial shipping documents or insurance contracts.

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Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Common
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