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penetrated

/pɛnˈtrɪˌeɪtɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does penetrated mean?

verb

Past tense of penetrate, to pass or enter something, especially a physical barrier, or to gain a deep understanding of something.

Example

"The light penetrated the dense fog, allowing us to see the road ahead."

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