Dispensed for Dummies

Alright, so "dispensed" means that something, usually like a medication or an item, has been given out or distributed to someone. It's like when you go to the pharmacy to pick up your prescription, they dispense the medication to you. It's kind of like when a vending machine gives you the snack you ordered. The machine dispenses the snack to you, just like a pharmacist dispenses your medication to you. So, in a way, "dispensed" just means that something has been handed out or given to someone.

Another way to think about it is if you imagine a teacher passing out pencils to the students in a classroom. The teacher is dispensing the pencils to the students. So, "dispensed" just means that something has been handed out or distributed to someone. It's a little like when you're sharing snacks with your friends - you are dispensing the snacks to them. It's like giving something out to others.

And finally, "dispensed" can also mean that someone has gotten rid of something or done away with it. Like if you're cleaning your room and you decide to put away all your toys, you are dispensed with the clutter in your room. It's like removing or getting rid of something. So, "dispensed" can mean both giving something out and also getting rid of something. It's kind of like sharing and cleaning up at the same time!