Word
removed
Phoneticsre·moved, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹiˈmuvd/
UK/ɹɪmˈuːvd/
Definitions
01took something away
A2 · Elementary
v. the past tense of 'remove', used when you took something away from a place.
v. the simple past and past participle form of the transitive verb 'remove', indicating the act of taking something away or eliminating it.
“The waiter removed the empty plates from our table after we finished eating.”
“The surgeon successfully removed the damaged tissue, ensuring that the surrounding healthy cells remained undisturbed during the procedure.”
Usage
As a verb, it requires a direct object indicating what was taken away.
02distant or separate
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. separated from something else by space, time, or a different feeling.
adj. separated or distant in space, time, or character; often used to describe a lack of connection to a situation.
“Living in the quiet countryside, she felt far removed from the noise of the city.”
“The academic's theories seemed entirely removed from the practical realities faced by workers on the factory floor.”
Usage
Commonly follows the word 'far' to emphasize distance or difference.
03family generations
C1 · Advanced Technical
adj. used to describe a cousin who is in a different generation than you.
adj. denoting a relationship of a certain number of generations apart.
“My mother's first cousin is my first cousin once removed.”
“At the family reunion, he spent hours trying to map out how his second cousins once removed fit into the family tree.”
Usage
Used after the cousin relationship (e.g., 'first cousin once removed') to indicate a generational gap.
Teaching tip
This is a specific genealogical term; learners often find it confusing and should focus on the 'once' or 'twice' indicating the number of generations of difference.
- 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.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL 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: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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