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UK//ˈkɒntæktɪd//US//ˈkɑːnˌtæktɪd//

Meaning of Contacted

Reached out to someone through communication.

In simple words: Got in touch with someone

Contacted in a sentence

  • I contacted the company to ask about my order.
  • She contacted her friend after not speaking for months.
  • They contacted the authorities regarding the issue.
  • He contacted several experts for advice on the project.
  • I previously contacted them about the job opening.

How to use Contacted

Use 'contacted' when referring to reaching out to someone, often through phone, email, or messaging. It’s appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

contact + object

Memory hint

Think of 'contracted' - you make a contract to contact someone.

Related words

Collocations with Contacted

  • directly contacted
  • officially contacted
  • frequently contacted

Synonyms for Contacted

  • reached
  • messaged
  • communicated with
  • spoke to
  • approached

Opposites of Contacted

  • ignored
  • neglected

Common mistakes with Contacted

  • Using 'contacted' with an inanimate object incorrectly (e.g., 'contacted the table').
  • Confusing past forms: using 'contact' instead of 'contacted' for past actions.
  • 'Contacted' can imply a completed action, so avoid using it for ongoing actions.

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Frequently asked questions about Contacted

What does Contacted mean?

Got in touch with someone

What is the definition of Contacted?

Reached out to someone through communication.

How do you use Contacted in a sentence?

I contacted the company to ask about my order.

Can you give another example of Contacted?

She contacted her friend after not speaking for months.

What are synonyms for Contacted?

Common alternatives include reached, messaged, communicated with, spoke to, approached.

What is the opposite of Contacted?

Opposite meanings include ignored, neglected.

What words go with Contacted?

It commonly pairs with directly contacted, officially contacted, frequently contacted.

What are common mistakes when using Contacted?

Using 'contacted' with an inanimate object incorrectly (e.g., 'contacted the table'). Confusing past forms: using 'contact' instead of 'contacted' for past actions. 'Contacted' can imply a completed action, so avoid using it for ongoing actions.

How do you pronounce Contacted?

US: //ˈkɑːnˌtæktɪd//, UK: //ˈkɒntæktɪd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Contacted?

Use 'contacted' when referring to reaching out to someone, often through phone, email, or messaging. It’s appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.