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elevated
EHL-uh-vay-dihd
Elevated (adj) means Raised above the surrounding area or the ground. Example: “Trains run along an elevated track above the busy market street.”
adj
1
Raised above the surrounding area or the ground.
"Trains run along an elevated track above the busy market street."
"From the elevated platform, we could see the whole football pitch."
"The house sits on elevated ground overlooking the valley."
2
Higher than normal, especially describing a level or measurement.
"The doctor noticed an elevated temperature and sent her home to rest."
"Elevated levels of noise near the road made it hard to sleep."
"His blood pressure was elevated at the checkup."
3
Of higher rank, status, or refinement.
"The speech used elevated language that sounded out of place at a casual party."
"She was born into a family of elevated social standing."
"He speaks in a rather elevated, formal style."
How to use elevated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRaised higher than usual — physically, in measurement, or in rank and style.
Common pairings
elevated levels
elevated risk
elevated platform
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Word forms
- Plural
- elevateds
- Comparative
- more elevated
- Superlative
- most elevated
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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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