adj Uncommon

compensated

Compensated (adj) means having received payment or adjustment to make up for a loss or imbalance. Example: “The workers were fairly compensated for their overtime.”

adj

Having received payment or adjustment to make up for a loss or imbalance.

"The workers were fairly compensated for their overtime."

How to use compensated

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAlready paid back or adjusted for, describing something after the fact.

Common pairings

fairly compensated well compensated

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Frequently asked questions

What does “compensated” mean?

The word “compensated” means having received payment or adjustment to make up for a loss or imbalance. In plain terms, already paid back or adjusted for, describing something after the fact.

How do you use “compensated” in a sentence?

Here is “compensated” used in a sentence: “The workers were fairly compensated for their overtime.”

What part of speech is “compensated”?

“Compensated” is an adjective.

Is “compensated” a common word?

“Compensated” is an uncommon word in modern English.