Word
deserved
Phoneticsde·served, stress on the second syllable
US/dɪˈzɝvd/
UK/dɪzˈɜːvd/
Definition
adj. used to describe something you have earned because of your hard work or behavior.
adj. merited or justly earned through one's actions, qualities, or efforts.
Examples
“She worked hard and deserved the promotion.”
“After months of training for the marathon, he felt he deserved a long vacation on the beach.”
“While the critic acknowledged the film's technical brilliance, he argued that the lead actor deserved more recognition for his nuanced portrayal of the protagonist.”
Examples
simple
“She worked hard and deserved the promotion.”
contextual
“After months of training for the marathon, he felt he deserved a long vacation on the beach.”
complex
“While the critic acknowledged the film's technical brilliance, he argued that the lead actor deserved more recognition for his nuanced portrayal of the protagonist.”
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Antonyms
- 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.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL 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: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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