B1adjective 2K

Experienced

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɪkˈspɪəriənst/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɪkˈspɪriənst/"]/

Meaning of Experienced

having knowledge or skill in a particular job or activity

In simple words: Someone who has done something for a long time and knows a lot about it.

Experienced in a sentence

• an **experienced player/teacher**
• She's **highly experienced** in software development.
• He's very experienced in looking after animals.
• The staff are all highly experienced.
• The task needs the skills of a suitably experienced engineer.
• a widely experienced and articulate politician
• She's very young and not very experienced.
• an experienced traveller *(= somebody who has travelled a lot)*
• She was more mature, more experienced.

How to use Experienced

Use 'experienced' to describe someone who has skill or knowledge from practical experience. Avoid in very formal contexts where more specific terms might be more suitable.

Grammar pattern

experienced + object

Memory hint

Think of an 'expert' who has 'experience' under their belt.

Related words

Collocations with Experienced

• be
• seem
• sound
• extremely
• highly
• really
• in
• be
• seem
• sound
• extremely
• highly
• really
• in

Synonyms for Experienced

• skilled
• proficient
• trained
• knowledgeable
• adept

Opposites of Experienced

• inexperienced
• novice
• unskilled

Common mistakes with Experienced

• Confusing with 'experimental', which means trying something new.
• Using 'experienced' as a noun instead of an adjective.
• Saying 'more experienced' instead of 'more experienced than' when making comparisons.

Frequently asked questions about Experienced

What does Experienced mean?

Someone who has done something for a long time and knows a lot about it.

What is the definition of Experienced?

having knowledge or skill in a particular job or activity

How do you use Experienced in a sentence?

an **experienced player/teacher**

Can you give another example of Experienced?

She's **highly experienced** in software development.

What are synonyms for Experienced?

Common alternatives include skilled, proficient, trained, knowledgeable, adept.

What is the opposite of Experienced?

Opposite meanings include inexperienced, novice, unskilled.

What words go with Experienced?

It commonly pairs with be, seem, sound, extremely, highly, really, in, be, seem, sound, extremely, highly, really, in.

What are common mistakes when using Experienced?

Confusing with 'experimental', which means trying something new. Using 'experienced' as a noun instead of an adjective. Saying 'more experienced' instead of 'more experienced than' when making comparisons.

How do you pronounce Experienced?

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

When should I use Experienced?

Use 'experienced' to describe someone who has skill or knowledge from practical experience. Avoid in very formal contexts where more specific terms might be more suitable.

What CEFR level is Experienced?

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