educated
EHD-zhuh-kay-tihd
Educated (adj) means having received a significant level of schooling or training. Example: “Our new neighbour is an educated man who has taught at several universities.”
adj
1
Having received a significant level of schooling or training.
"Our new neighbour is an educated man who has taught at several universities."
"Educated people are often better placed to find well-paid work in the city."
"She is a highly educated professional with two advanced degrees."
2
Based on relevant knowledge or experience, rather than a blind guess.
"The mechanic made an educated guess that the fault was in the battery."
"Using her experience of past winters, she made an educated prediction about the snow."
"It was an educated guess, based on years of market data."
How to use educated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither well-schooled, or informed by real knowledge rather than pure luck.
Common pairings
an educated guess
well educated
educated opinion
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more educated
- Superlative
- most educated
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Etymology
Formed from educate and -ed.
Synonyms
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noneducated
uneducated
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What does “educated” mean?
The word “educated” means having received a significant level of schooling or training. In plain terms, either well-schooled, or informed by real knowledge rather than pure luck.
How do you pronounce “educated”?
“Educated” is pronounced EHD-zhuh-kay-tihd (/ˈɛd͡ʒəkeɪtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “educated” in a sentence?
Here is “educated” used in a sentence: “She is a highly educated professional with two advanced degrees.”
What is the opposite of “educated”?
The opposite of “educated” — its antonyms — are noneducated and uneducated.
What part of speech is “educated”?
“Educated” is an adjective.
Is “educated” a common word?
“Educated” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “educated” have?
“Educated” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having received a significant level of schooling or training.
What is the difference between 'educated' and 'literate'?
'Educated' means having received a significant level of schooling or training, while 'literate' specifically means able to read and write. An educated person has broad knowledge, whereas literacy is the basic ability to handle written language.
What is the difference between 'educated' and 'intelligent'?
'Educated' describes knowledge gained through schooling or training, while 'intelligent' describes a natural ability to learn and reason. A person can be highly intelligent without being formally educated, and someone can be well educated without being exceptionally intelligent.
What is the difference between 'educated' and 'well-read'?
'Educated' covers formal schooling or training across many subjects, while 'well-read' means having gained knowledge specifically through wide reading. A well-read person may be self-taught rather than formally educated.
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