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adjective · verb

furnished

adj. · v.
US /ˈfɝnɪʃt/ UK /fˈɜːnɪʃt/ fur·nished

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate

    adj.containing furniture like beds, tables, and chairs.

    adj.describing a room, flat, or house that is rented or sold with furniture already provided.

    Simple

    The apartment is fully furnished, so you do not need to buy a bed.

    In context

    The landlord offered the property as a fully furnished studio, including high-quality appliances and custom-built shelving to maximise the limited space.

    Usage

    usually placed before the noun or after a linking verb like 'is'.

    unfurnishedempty
  2. 02 B2 Upper Intermediate Formal

    v.gave or provided something that was needed, like information or equipment.

    v.the past tense of furnish; to have provided, supplied, or equipped someone with necessary items or data.

    Simple

    The company furnished all the employees with new laptops last month.

    In context

    The witness furnished the committee with a detailed account of the events, though several members questioned the accuracy of his timeline.

    Usage

    often used with the preposition 'with'.

This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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