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attended
uh-TEHN-dihd
Attended (adj) means having people present, or being looked after by someone. Example: “The exhibit was well attended despite the rain.”
adj
1
Having people present, or being looked after by someone.
"Our question is whether the August meeting will constitute the "date of election" and will count as an attended meeting within the meaning of the above Article."
— Claude W. Brown, Letters (1964)
"The exhibit was well attended despite the rain."
"It was a poorly attended meeting, with only a few chairs filled."
"The car park is attended, so someone will keep watch over your vehicle."
"In most countries, attended home delivery accounts for the largest share of last-mile delivery."
— Santiago Gallino, Antonio Moreno (2019)
2
Being given attention or care.
"His injuries were quickly attended to by paramedics."
"The patient was attended by two nurses throughout the night."
"Make sure the children are properly attended while they swim."
How to use attended
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something or someone that had people present, or that received care or attention.
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- more attended
- Superlative
- most attended
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Rhymes for attended
ended
bended
blended
amended
defended
extended
intended
expended
pretended
distended
suspended
unattended
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Frequently asked questions
What does “attended” mean?
The word “attended” means having people present, or being looked after by someone. In plain terms, describes something or someone that had people present, or that received care or attention.
How do you pronounce “attended”?
“Attended” is pronounced uh-TEHN-dihd (/əˈtɛndɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “attended” in a sentence?
Here is “attended” used in a sentence: “The exhibit was well attended despite the rain.”
What part of speech is “attended”?
“Attended” is an adjective.
Is “attended” a common word?
“Attended” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “attended” have?
“Attended” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having people present, or being looked after by someone.
What is the difference between attended and unattended?
Attended means people are present or someone is being looked after, while unattended means the opposite — left alone with no one watching over it. A cloakroom might be attended by staff during opening hours but left unattended overnight. The distinction often matters for safety, security, and responsibility.
What does 'well-attended' mean?
A well-attended event is one that drew a large number of people. It suggests strong turnout and interest, the opposite of a poorly or sparsely attended gathering. The phrase is common in reports of concerts, meetings, funerals, and conferences, where the numbers signal how successful or significant the occasion was.
What is an example of attended?
A hospital patient who is closely attended has nurses caring for them, and a well-attended lecture has many students in the seats. A petrol station may offer attended service, where an employee fills your tank. In each case, people are either present in numbers or actively looking after something.
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