Word
introduced
Phoneticsin·tro·duced, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌɪntɹəˈdust/
UK/ˌɪntɹədjˈuːst/
Definitions
01presented people
B1 · Intermediate
v. presented someone to another person for the first time.
v. presented individuals to one another to initiate a social or professional acquaintance.
“My friend introduced me to her parents at the graduation party.”
“The host introduced the keynote speaker to the audience, highlighting her significant contributions to the field of renewable energy.”
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'to'.
Synonyms
02started a new system
B1 · Intermediate
v. brought something new into use or started a new rule.
v. implemented or brought a new system, law, or product into use for the first time.
“The company introduced a new flexible working policy last month.”
“The government introduced strict environmental regulations to curb industrial pollution in the coastal regions.”
Synonyms
03non-native species
B2 · Upper Intermediate Science Technical
adj. describes a plant or animal that was brought to a new place by people and is not naturally from there.
adj. referring to a species living outside its native distributional range, having arrived there by human activity.
“The grey squirrel is an introduced species that has caused problems for local wildlife.”
“Ecologists are studying how introduced flora can disrupt local nutrient cycles and outcompete indigenous plants for resources.”
Antonyms
Domain
- 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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