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trained

adjective

Simple meaning

Manipulated in shape or habit.

Pronunciation

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traynd
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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈtɹeɪnd

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Having undergone a course of training (sometimes in combination).

  2. Manipulated in shape or habit.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A2 · Elementary (estimated)
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

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  • “The dog was well trained and followed all the commands perfectly.”

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highly trainedwell trainedtrained personnelspecially trainedproperly trainedtrained staff

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

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  • trainverbBase word

    Create by training and teaching.

Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • trainernounPerson or profession

    One who trains other persons or animals.

Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

  • trained nursenounCompound term

    Someone who has completed the course of study (including hospital practice) at a nurses training school.

  • trained workernounCompound term

    A worker who has acquired special skills.

Related words

Connected by subject or meaning, not by word formation.

  • traineenounRelated term

    Someone who is being trained.

More about this wordSynonyms, forms, origin

Synonyms

Sense: having undergone a course of training (sometimes in combination)

drilledhousebrokenRare

Antonyms

Sense: having undergone a course of training (sometimes in combination)

untrained

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