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Exodejavu Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

An appliance whose power is on

Hi.

Is there an adjective that can describe an appliance whose power is on? (Not plugged.)

the/a (an) ____ TV/computer/etc.

Thank you in advance. Emotion: smile
  

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You can use "powered-up": "a/the powered-up TV/computer/etc. This does the job, but I'm wondering if there may be a more elegant word. Perhaps someone else can think of something...

— Mr Wordy

  • You can use "powered-up": "a/the powered-up TV/computer/etc.
  • This does the job, but I'm wondering if there may be a more elegant word.
  • Perhaps someone else can think of something...
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You can use "powered-up":

"a/the powered-up TV/computer/etc.

This does the job, but I'm wondering if there may be a more elegant word. Perhaps someone else can think of something...
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Hi,



Note this.

The TV is plugged plugged in.



Clive
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