American English

How to pronounce listed

verbA1Very common word
LIHStihd

/ˈlɪs.tɪd̚/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Form of list

The same spelling is used for the past form and the past participle.

Put words, names, or things in order as a written or spoken group.

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Meanings & examples

past and past participle verb

Put words, names, or things in order as a written or spoken group.

I listed the ingredients for the soup.

The ingredients are listed on the package.

past and past participle verb

Advertised a home, car, or product publicly because it was for sale.

They listed their house for sale last week.

The apartment is listed online.

Useful expressions

to-do list

A list of tasks you need to complete.

I wrote my to-do list before breakfast.

shopping list

A list of things you plan to buy.

I left my shopping list at home.

waiting list

A list of people waiting for a place, service, or opportunity.

There are twenty people on the waiting list.

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