Word
collected
Phoneticscol·lect·ed, stress on the second syllable
US/kəˈɫɛktəd/
UK/kəlˈɛktɪd/
Definitions
01gathered together
A2 · Elementary
v. the past tense of collect; to have brought things together from different places.
v. the past tense and past participle of 'collect', indicating the act of gathering or accumulating items.
“She collected all the old newspapers and put them in the recycling bin.”
“The researchers collected data from over five hundred participants across three different continents to ensure the study was representative.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
02calm and controlled
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. calm and in control of your feelings, especially in a difficult situation.
adj. possessing or exhibiting self-control and emotional composure; not easily agitated.
“Even though the fire alarm was loud, the teacher stayed collected and led the students outside.”
“Despite the aggressive questioning from the press, the minister remained remarkably collected throughout the entire briefing.”
Usage
Often appears in the pair 'calm and collected'.
Antonyms
03published together
B2 · Upper Intermediate Formal
adj. brought together into one book or set.
adj. referring to works or items brought together into a single volume or series.
“I bought the collected works of Shakespeare for my literature class.”
“The library recently acquired the collected correspondence of the late poet, providing new insights into his creative process.”
Etymology
From collect + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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