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Word

furnished

Phoneticsfur·nished, stress on the first syllable

US/ˈfɝnɪʃt/

UK/fˈɜːnɪʃt/

Definitions

01with furniture

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.

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

“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'.

Synonyms

Antonyms

unfurnishedempty

02provided or supplied

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.

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

“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'.

Antonyms

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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
Frequent
Level
B1 · Intermediate
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