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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishAlready paid back or adjusted for, describing something after the fact.
Common pairings
fairly compensated
well compensated
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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.
