Word
determined
Phoneticsde·ter·mined, stress on the second syllable
US/dɪˈtɝmənd/
UK/dɪtˈɜːmɪnd/
Definition
adj. having a strong desire to do something and refusing to let anyone or anything stop you.
adj. possessing or displaying a firm purpose; resolute and unwavering in the pursuit of a goal.
Examples
“She is determined to win the race.”
“Despite several rejections from publishers, the young author remained determined to see her novel in print.”
“The committee's determined efforts to reform the local tax system eventually overcame the initial resistance from the business community.”
Examples
simple
“She is determined to win the race.”
contextual
“Despite several rejections from publishers, the young author remained determined to see her novel in print.”
complex
“The committee's determined efforts to reform the local tax system eventually overcame the initial resistance from the business community.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “determined” in context.
Verb
01. determined to succeed
“She is a very hardworking student who is determined to succeed.”
adj + prep + verb
02. determined to win
“From the start of the match, he looked determined to win.”
adj + prep + verb
03. remain determined
“Despite the setbacks, the protesters remain determined to see change.”
verb + adj
04. seem determined
“The government seems determined to push through the new legislation.”
verb + adj
Adjective
05. fiercely determined
“The team is fiercely determined to win the championship this year.”
adv + adj
06. grimly determined
“He was grimly determined to finish the race despite his injury.”
adv + adj
07. quietly determined
“She was quietly determined to prove her critics wrong.”
adv + adj
Noun
08. determined effort
“It will take a determined effort from everyone to meet the deadline.”
adj + noun
09. determined look
“She had a determined look in her eyes as she stepped onto the stage.”
adj + noun
10. a determined attempt to
“The company made a determined attempt to regain its market share.”
11. more determined than ever
“After failing the first time, he was more determined than ever to pass.”
Usage
Often followed by a 'to' infinitive or the preposition 'on'.
Synonyms
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 · IntermediateOxford
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