sought-after

/'sɔ:t'ɑ:ftə/

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The word "sought-after" is an adjective that describes something that many people want or are looking for. When something is "sought-after," it means that it is popular, desirable, or in high demand.

Simple Explanation:

• Meaning: "Sought-after" means people are trying to find or obtain something because it is very valuable or desirable.
• Example: "The most sought-after item was the silver candelabrum." This means that many people wanted the silver candelabrum and were looking for it.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "sought-after" to describe products, jobs, places, or anything that is highly desired by many people.
• It is usually placed before a noun. For example:
  • "She has a sought-after skill in digital marketing."
  • "This restaurant is a sought-after dining spot in the city."

Advanced Usage:

• "Sought-after" can be used in both formal and informal contexts. You might see it in business discussions, articles about trends, or everyday conversations.
• Example: "The artist's paintings have become highly sought-after since they were featured in a popular magazine."

Word Variants:

• Sought: This is the past tense of the verb "seek," which means to look for something.
• Sought-after does not have a direct noun form, but you could use "desirability" in some contexts.

Different Meaning:

• The word "sought" by itself means "looked for" or "searched," while "sought-after" specifically emphasizes the demand and popularity of the item or person.

Synonyms:

• Desired
• In demand
• Coveted
• Popular

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "In high demand": This phrase means that something is very popular and many people want it.

  • Example: "The new smartphone is in high demand this holiday season."

• "Hot commodity": This idiom means something that is very popular and sought-after.

  • Example: "The new video game has become a hot commodity among teenagers."

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Adjective

1. being searched for
   • the most sought-after item was the silver candelabrum

Synonyms

• sought
• sought-after