Word
experienced
Definition
adj. having a lot of knowledge or skill because you have done something for a long time.
adj. possessing significant skill, knowledge, or practical wisdom gained through extensive practice or observation.
Examples
“We experienced some technical problems during the meeting.”
“Many travelers experienced significant delays after the heavy snowstorm closed the main airport runways.”
“The region has experienced a period of unprecedented economic growth, though the benefits have not been distributed equally across all sectors of society.”
Examples
simple
“We experienced some technical problems during the meeting.”
contextual
“Many travelers experienced significant delays after the heavy snowstorm closed the main airport runways.”
complex
“The region has experienced a period of unprecedented economic growth, though the benefits have not been distributed equally across all sectors of society.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “experienced” in context.
Verb
01. become experienced
“You will quickly become experienced if you practice every day.”
verb + adj
02. experienced a problem
“We experienced a technical problem during the online meeting.”
verb + noun
03. hire experienced staff
“It is often cheaper to hire experienced staff than to train new employees.”
verb + adj + noun
Adjective
04. experienced enough to lead
“Do you think he is experienced enough to lead the project on his own?”
adj + infinitive
05. experienced in teaching
“She is very experienced in teaching English to young children.”
adj + prep
06. highly experienced
“The company is looking for a highly experienced manager to lead the new team.”
adv + adj
Noun
07. experienced mountain climber
“Even an experienced mountain climber can make mistakes in bad weather.”
adj + noun
08. experienced its hottest
09. experienced a case
10. experienced players
Pitfall
He is very experienced in his job.
He is very experienced at his job.
While 'in' is sometimes used for fields of study, 'at' or 'with' are more common when describing skill in a specific role or task.
Etymology
From experience + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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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