Word
published
Phoneticspub·lished, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpəbɫɪʃt/
UK/pˈʌblɪʃt/
Definitions
01past action of releasing work
B1 · Intermediate
v. the past tense of publish; when a company or person made a book or article available to the public.
v. the past tense and past participle of 'publish', indicating the completion of the process of issuing work for public distribution.
“The local newspaper published her letter to the editor last Tuesday.”
“The research team published their findings in a peer-reviewed journal, ensuring the data was accessible to the wider scientific community.”
Usage
Transitive; requires a direct object representing the work being released.
Antonyms
02available for sale
B1 · Intermediate
adj. describes a book, report, or piece of music that is now available for people to buy or see.
adj. referring to material that has been formally issued for public sale or distribution; typically non-gradable.
“You can find the published version of the report on the company website.”
“The library maintains an extensive collection of published works from the nineteenth century, including rare first editions of classic novels.”
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03having work in print
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. describes an author who has had their work printed and sold by a company.
adj. referring to an author or creator who has successfully had their work issued by a professional publisher.
“She was very proud to finally become a published author at age fifty.”
“Even as a published poet with three collections to his name, he still found the process of writing new material incredibly challenging.”
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Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “published” in context.
Adjective
01. published account
“There is no published account of what actually happened during the meeting.”
adj + noun
02. published article
“The professor shared a link to his recently published article on economics.”
adj + noun
03. published data
“The scientists based their conclusions on officially published data.”
adj + noun
04. published information
“You should always check the accuracy of published information online.”
adj + noun
05. published literature
“We reviewed all the published literature regarding this new medical treatment.”
adj + noun
06. published material
“Students are not allowed to copy published material without permission.”
adj + noun
07. published paper
“Her published paper received a lot of attention from the scientific community.”
adj + noun
08. published report
“According to a published report, the company is planning to expand next year.”
adj + noun
09. published research
“The new drug was developed based on years of published research.”
adj + noun
10. published study
“A recently published study suggests that exercise improves mental health.”
adj + noun
11. published work
“The library has a special collection of the author's published work.”
adj + noun
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
- 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 C1.550–784EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Grade 2
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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