adj
Very common
announced
Announced (adj) means Made known publicly; declared. Example: “The announced winner walked up to the stage to collect the trophy.”
adj
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Made known publicly; declared.
"The announced winner walked up to the stage to collect the trophy."
"Fans were disappointed by the officially announced delay to the new season."
"The previously announced changes take effect next month."
How to use announced
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAlready made public or declared.
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- more announced
- Superlative
- most announced
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What does “announced” mean?
The word “announced” means made known publicly; declared. In plain terms, already made public or declared.
How do you use “announced” in a sentence?
Here is “announced” used in a sentence: “The previously announced changes take effect next month.”
What part of speech is “announced”?
“Announced” is an adjective.
Is “announced” a common word?
“Announced” is a very common word in modern English.
What is the difference between announced and unannounced?
Announced means made known publicly or in advance: people were told it was coming. Unannounced means the opposite, happening without warning or prior notice, like an unannounced visit or inspection that catches people by surprise. The key difference is whether notice was given beforehand.
What is an example of 'announced'?
'The company announced record profits' means the news was made public. Used as a describing word, 'the newly announced schedule' or 'the announced closure' points to something that has been formally declared. In each case, announced signals that information has been openly stated rather than kept private.
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