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stained

/steɪnd/ adjective · British & US
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What does stained mean?

adjective

Having a mark or color that has been added to something, often in a way that is not intended to be permanent. Having a mark or color that has been added to something, often in a way that is not intended to be permanent, or having a color that is not natural.

Example

"The carpet was stained with red wine."

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