cured
Translation
preserved, healed
Examples
I love eating cured ham.
I love eating cured ham.
The patient is now completely cured.
The patient is now completely cured.
Grammar Patterns
((cured)) + noun The shop sells cured meats.
be + ((cured)) The patient was cured of the disease.
Similar Words
Synonyms: preserved, salted, healed; Antonyms: fresh, sick
Etymology
From Latin 'cura' meaning 'care'. The idea is that something is preserved or healed through care.
Memory Tips
Think of 'curing' meat with care and salt, or 'curing' a person with medical care.