elevated
Elevated (adj) means Raised above the surrounding area or the ground. Example: “The house sits on elevated ground overlooking the valley.”
How to use elevated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRaised higher than usual — physically, in measurement, or in rank and style.
Word forms
more elevated comparative, elevateds plural, most elevated superlative
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Etymology
The past participle of elevate, used as an adjective.
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What does “elevated” mean?
The word “elevated” means raised above the surrounding area or the ground. In plain terms, raised higher than usual — physically, in measurement, or in rank and style.
How do you pronounce “elevated”?
“Elevated” is pronounced EHL-uh-vay-dihd (/ˈɛl.əˌveɪ.dɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “elevated” in a sentence?
Here is “elevated” used in a sentence: “The house sits on elevated ground overlooking the valley.”
What part of speech is “elevated”?
“Elevated” is an adjective.
Is “elevated” a common word?
“Elevated” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “elevated” have?
“Elevated” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: raised above the surrounding area or the ground.
What is the difference between elevated and raised?
Both mean lifted higher, but "elevated" is more formal and more common in technical or figurative contexts — elevated readings, an elevated position, elevated language — while "raised" is the everyday word, as in "a raised platform." British medical usage often prefers "raised," as in "raised blood pressure," where American usage says "elevated."
What is an elevated railway?
An elevated railway runs above street level on supports such as viaducts or steel structures, keeping trains clear of road traffic. In US cities the term is often shortened to "el" or "L," most famously in Chicago. It is the opposite of an underground or subway line.
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