Word
dedicated
Phoneticsded·i·cat·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdɛdəkeɪtəd/
UK/dˈɛdɪkˌeɪtɪd/
Definitions
01hard-working and loyal
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. working very hard at something because you care about it or believe it is important.
adj. characterised by singular devotion or loyalty to a particular person, cause, or task.
“She is a dedicated teacher who stays late every day to help her students.”
“The success of the charity is largely due to a small team of dedicated volunteers who have worked tirelessly for over a decade.”
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'to' and a noun or gerund.
Antonyms
02for one specific purpose
C1 · Advanced Technical
adj. used for only one particular job or purpose.
adj. exclusively allocated to or designed for a specific function or user.
“The hospital has a dedicated entrance for emergency vehicles only.”
“High-frequency traders often require a dedicated server to ensure the lowest possible latency during market fluctuations.”
Usage
Commonly used in technical, computing, and administrative contexts.
Antonyms
03gave time or effort
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. gave a lot of your time and effort to a specific goal.
v. the past tense and past participle of 'dedicate', meaning to commit oneself or a resource to a particular course of action.
“He dedicated his life to protecting the local forest from builders.”
“The scientist dedicated her entire career to finding a cure for this rare disease, eventually publishing her findings last year.”
Usage
As a transitive verb, it requires a direct object and usually the preposition 'to'.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “dedicated” in context.
Verb
01. become dedicated
“After witnessing the injustice, he became dedicated to studying human rights law.”
verb + adj
02. remain dedicated
“Despite the lack of funding, the volunteers remain dedicated to the cause.”
verb + adj
Adjective
03. dedicated professional
“He is a dedicated professional who always goes the extra mile for his clients.”
adj + noun
04. dedicated server
“The company decided to host their website on a dedicated server to ensure faster loading speeds.”
adj + noun
05. dedicated to improving
“The organization is dedicated to improving literacy rates in rural communities.”
adj + prep
Adverb
06. fiercely dedicated
“She is fiercely dedicated to her research, often spending twelve hours a day in the laboratory.”
adv + adj
07. solely dedicated
“The new facility is solely dedicated to the treatment of rare pediatric conditions.”
adv + adj
Real-World Examples
“The latest proposals would end the ability to cast multiple votes for the same country, although dedicated fans could still register for additional accounts with different payment methods.” “Awka-Etiti is home to a sacred forest surrounding a shrine dedicated to a deity known as Nguma.” “For DSLR and mirrorless cameras, he said photographers should use a dedicated solar filter attached to the front of the lens.” “He also said children and young people, who will be able to use these services, needed their own dedicated hubs.” - 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.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL 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: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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