- made
- made [meıd] v1.) the past tense and past participle of ↑make2.) factory-made/German-made/homemade etcmade in a factory, in Germany, at home etc▪ sales of Japanese-made cars3.) have (got) it made informalto have everything that you need for success or for a happy life▪ Nice house, good job, lovely family - you've got it made!4.) see/find out what sb is (really) made of informalto find out how strong, brave etc someone is or how skilful they are at doing something▪ Come on then! Let's see what you're made of.5.) I'm not made of moneyspoken used when someone has asked you to pay for something in order to say that you cannot afford it and that you think they are being unreasonable▪ I can't buy you shoes as well - I'm not made of money!6.) be made for each other informalto be completely suitable for each other, especially as husband and wife▪ Jacinta and Dermot were made for each other.7.) be made (for life) informal to be so rich that you will never have to work again▪ If the deal is successful, I'll be made for life.
Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.