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Educated

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈedʒukeɪtɪd/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈedʒukeɪtɪd/"]/

Meaning of Educated

having had the kind of education mentioned; having been to the school, college or university mentioned

In simple words: Having a good level of knowledge or training.

Educated in a sentence

• She is an educated person who understands complex topics.
• The educated class often influences public policy.
• He feels that being educated opens up more opportunities in life.
• They both come from educated backgrounds, which has helped their careers.
• An educated decision is essential for a successful outcome.
• Not everyone is educated equally around the world, which leads to disparities.
• She always aimed to be more educated about cultural differences.
• The book discusses how an educated populace can drive innovation.

How to use Educated

Use 'educated' to describe someone with formal learning, often in professional contexts. It may not fit when describing practical experience or non-formal learning environments.

Grammar pattern

be + educated

Memory hint

Think of 'ed-u-cation' — if you have education, you are 'educated'.

Related words

Collocations with Educated

• be
• seem
• sound
• highly
• very
• well
• be
• seem
• sound
• highly
• very
• well

Synonyms for Educated

• informed
• trained
• knowledgeable
• cultured
• learned

Opposites of Educated

• uneducated
• ignorant

Common mistakes with Educated

• Confused with 'intelligent' — 'educated' refers more to schooling than to raw intelligence.
• Using 'educated' as a noun instead of an adjective.
• Assuming 'educated' applies to anyone with any level of schooling, while it often implies a higher degree.

Frequently asked questions about Educated

What does Educated mean?

Having a good level of knowledge or training.

What is the definition of Educated?

having had the kind of education mentioned; having been to the school, college or university mentioned

How do you use Educated in a sentence?

She is an educated person who understands complex topics.

Can you give another example of Educated?

The educated class often influences public policy.

What are synonyms for Educated?

Common alternatives include informed, trained, knowledgeable, cultured, learned.

What is the opposite of Educated?

Opposite meanings include uneducated, ignorant.

What words go with Educated?

It commonly pairs with be, seem, sound, highly, very, well, be, seem, sound, highly, very, well.

What are common mistakes when using Educated?

Confused with 'intelligent' — 'educated' refers more to schooling than to raw intelligence. Using 'educated' as a noun instead of an adjective. Assuming 'educated' applies to anyone with any level of schooling, while it often implies a higher degree.

How do you pronounce Educated?

US: /["/ˈedʒukeɪtɪd/"]/, UK: /["/ˈedʒukeɪtɪd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Educated?

Use 'educated' to describe someone with formal learning, often in professional contexts. It may not fit when describing practical experience or non-formal learning environments.

What CEFR level is Educated?

"Educated" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.