adj
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trained
traynd
Trained (adj) means having received instruction or practice in a particular skill. Example: “She is a trained nurse with ten years of experience.”
adj
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Having received instruction or practice in a particular skill.
"She is a trained nurse with ten years of experience."
"The dog is well trained and obeys every command."
"The trained guide led us safely across the hills."
How to use trained
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving learned a skill through instruction and practice.
Common pairings
highly trained
trained professional
well trained
formally trained
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more trained
- Superlative
- most trained
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Etymology
Formed from train and the suffix -ed.
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What does “trained” mean?
The word “trained” means having received instruction or practice in a particular skill. In plain terms, having learned a skill through instruction and practice.
How do you pronounce “trained”?
“Trained” is pronounced traynd (/tɹeɪnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “trained” in a sentence?
Here is “trained” used in a sentence: “She is a trained nurse with ten years of experience.”
What is the opposite of “trained”?
The opposite of “trained” — its antonyms — is untrained.
What part of speech is “trained”?
“Trained” is an adjective.
Is “trained” a common word?
“Trained” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between trained and qualified?
Being trained means you have received instruction or practice in a skill. Being qualified means you have met a formal standard, such as passing exams or earning a certificate, that officially proves your ability. You can be well trained without holding a qualification, and, less usefully, qualified on paper yet out of practice.
What is the difference between trained and skilled?
'Trained' describes how you gained an ability, through teaching, coaching, or practice. 'Skilled' describes the ability itself, however you got it. Training usually produces skill, but someone can be naturally skilled without formal training, and freshly trained without yet being highly skilled. The words describe process versus result.
What is the opposite of trained?
The direct opposite is 'untrained,' meaning lacking instruction or practice in a skill. Related opposites include inexperienced, unskilled, amateur, and self-taught, though self-taught people may still be highly capable. Which antonym fits depends on whether you mean no training at all or simply no formal training.
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