Definition: (of animals) To build or settle into a nest.
Alright class, let’s tackle this word today!
“Nested,” as the dictionary tells us, means “to build or settle into a nest.” But let’s dig a little deeper than just that simple definition.
Think of it like Russian dolls – you have one doll inside another, and then
that
doll inside another still! That's "nested" in action! It describes something tucked away within something else, contained or layered.
Here’s how we can break it down:
Building a nest:
A bird carefully crafting its home – that’s nesting!
Settling into a nest:
A baby bird snuggled safe and warm inside.
More broadly:
You could say a set of folders within another folder is "nested" in your computer. It's about having something
inside
something else, arranged or organized that way.
Does that make sense? Do you have any questions about how this word works, or perhaps want to think of some other examples where you might see “nested” used? Let’s discuss!