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hospitalized

Hospitalized (adjective) means Admitted to a hospital for treatment. Example: “She was hospitalized after collapsing at work.”

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Admitted to a hospital for treatment.
"She was hospitalized after collapsing at work."

How to use hospitalized

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBeing kept and treated in a hospital.

UK vs US

American spelling; British English uses "hospitalised."

Word forms

more hospitalized comparative, most hospitalized superlative

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hospitalized” mean?

The word “hospitalized” means admitted to a hospital for treatment. In plain terms, being kept and treated in a hospital.

How do you use “hospitalized” in a sentence?

Here is “hospitalized” used in a sentence: “She was hospitalized after collapsing at work.”

What part of speech is “hospitalized”?

“Hospitalized” is an adjective.

Is “hospitalized” a common word?

“Hospitalized” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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