adj
Uncommon
attained
uh-TAYND
Attained (adj) means Successfully reached or achieved. Example: “Her attained level of fluency impressed the examiners.”
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Successfully reached or achieved.
"Her attained level of fluency impressed the examiners."
"The attained goals were listed neatly at the end of the annual report."
"He felt proud of his newly attained black belt."
How to use attained
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes a goal, level, or status that has been reached through effort.
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What does “attained” mean?
The word “attained” means successfully reached or achieved. In plain terms, describes a goal, level, or status that has been reached through effort.
How do you pronounce “attained”?
“Attained” is pronounced uh-TAYND (/əˈteɪnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “attained” in a sentence?
Here is “attained” used in a sentence: “Her attained level of fluency impressed the examiners.”
What part of speech is “attained”?
“Attained” is an adjective.
Is “attained” a common word?
“Attained” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between attained and achieved?
"Attained" and "achieved" both describe something successfully reached, and they function very similarly. "Attained" tends to emphasize reaching a particular level or standard, such as "attained proficiency," while "achieved" more often describes completed accomplishments.
Can attained be used as an adjective before a noun?
Yes, "attained" can function as an adjective describing something successfully reached, as in "attained status" or "previously attained results." This use is common in formal or academic writing.
Is attained only used for goals and achievements?
"Attained" most naturally describes goals, levels, ages, or standards that have been successfully reached, such as "attained adulthood" or "attained a high score." It is less commonly used for simple physical objects.
