What does preened mean?
Preened means simple past and past participle of preen.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
simple past and past participle of preen.
Use preened when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Preened means simple past and past participle of preen.
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use preened where its definition matches the intended context.
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