dedicated
- 01 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.
Simple“She is a dedicated teacher who stays late every day to help her students.”
In context“The success of the charity is largely due to a small team of dedicated volunteers who have worked tirelessly for over a decade.”
UsageOften followed by the preposition 'to' and a noun or gerund.
Antonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
adj.used for only one particular job or purpose.
adj.exclusively allocated to or designed for a specific function or user.
Simple“The hospital has a dedicated entrance for emergency vehicles only.”
In context“High-frequency traders often require a dedicated server to ensure the lowest possible latency during market fluctuations.”
UsageCommonly used in technical, computing, and administrative contexts.
- 03 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.
Simple“He dedicated his life to protecting the local forest from builders.”
In context“The scientist dedicated her entire career to finding a cure for this rare disease, eventually publishing her findings last year.”
UsageAs a transitive verb, it requires a direct object and usually the preposition 'to'.
“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.”