determined

CEFRB1

/dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Having made a firm decision and not likely to change it.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    simple past and past participle of determine

Examples

  • I am determined to be a scientist.

  • Our lives are determined by our environment.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Decided; resolute, possessing much determination; dogged.

More examples

In context

  • The opposition to her plan made her more determined than ever.

  • I'm determined to get a good grade on my exam.

  • Shortly after midnight a determined attempt was made to wreck a portion of Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-on-Avon, by means of an explosive bomb.

Synonyms

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The blank climber refused to give up despite the blizzard.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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