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Satiated or Sated - What's the difference?

satiated | sated |

Sated is a synonym of satiated.



As adjectives the difference between satiated and sated

is that satiated is pleasantly satisfied or full, as with food while sated is in a state of complete and thorough satisfaction.

As verbs the difference between satiated and sated

is that satiated is past tense of satiate while sated is simple past of sate.

satiated

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Pleasantly satisfied or full, as with food.
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    Related terms

    * satiate * satiation

    Verb

    (head)
  • (satiate)

    • sated

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • In a state of complete and thorough satisfaction.
  • quelled of thirst or hunger.

    • Synonyms

    * satiate / satiated * satisfied * full (informal, as pertains to food)

    Verb

    (head)
  • (sate)

    • Anagrams

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