joined

/ˈd͡ʒɔɪnd/

joined is the simple past and past participle of join.

Meaning of join

join (third-person singular simple present joins, present participle joining, simple past joined, past participle joined or (archaic) joint)

(transitive) To connect or combine into one; to put together.
- The plumber joined the two ends of the broken pipe.
Synonyms:

bewed
(intransitive) To come together; to meet.
- Parallel lines never join.
(intransitive) To enter into association or alliance, to unite in a common purpose.
- Forſake thy king and do but ioyne with me
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(transitive) To start working on or participating in a project.
- He joined season 2 of the television show.
(transitive) To come into the company of.
- I will join you in watching the football game as soon as I have finished my work.
(transitive) To become a member of.
- Many children join a sports club.

What is joined the simple past and past participle of?: Joined is the simple past and past participle of join.
How do you pronounce joined?: Joined is pronounced /ˈd͡ʒɔɪnd/.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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