tucked

Everyday

1. Tucked means pushed the edge of something neatly into or under something, like a shirt tucked into trousers. tree →
2. Tucked in means made warm and cosy in bed with the covers pushed in around you. tree →
3. Tucked away means hidden or in a quiet place that is hard to find. tree →
4. Tucked can mean put something in a small safe place, like a note tucked in a pocket. tree →
5. Tucked in (to food) means ate eagerly. tree →

In the lessons

Everyday life: getting tucked in at bedtime, tucking in your shirt for school uniform, tucking your hair behind your ear. In stories, «tucked away» tells the reader something is hidden or secret, like a cottage tucked away in the woods. Safety: tuck in loose clothes, laces and long hair near machines, bikes and fires. Phrases: «tucked in», «tucked away», «tucked under», «tuck in!» (start eating).

Examples

• Dad tucked me into bed and read a story. tree →
• Her shirt was neatly tucked into her skirt. tree →
• The village was tucked away between two hills. tree →
• He tucked the letter into his pocket. tree →
• The cat sat with its paws tucked under it. tree →
• She tucked her hair behind her ears. tree →
• Tuck your laces in so you don't trip. tree →
• We tucked in to the picnic as soon as we sat down. tree →

Note

Base verb «tuck», past «tucked». «Tuck shop» (UK, Australia) is a small school shop for snacks. «Tucked away» means hidden, not lost.