Word
required
Phoneticsre·quired
US/ɹiˈkwaɪɝd/
UK/ɹɪkwˈaɪəd/
Definition
adj. needed because of a rule, law, or specific purpose.
adj. stipulated as necessary or obligatory by authority, rule, or circumstance.
Examples
“The job required a lot of travel.”
“The local council required all residents to submit their recycling plans by the end of the month.”
“While the initial phase of the experiment required minimal supervision, the subsequent chemical reactions demanded constant monitoring to ensure the safety of the laboratory staff.”
Examples
simple
“The job required a lot of travel.”
contextual
“The local council required all residents to submit their recycling plans by the end of the month.”
complex
“While the initial phase of the experiment required minimal supervision, the subsequent chemical reactions demanded constant monitoring to ensure the safety of the laboratory staff.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “required” in context.
Adjective
01. required level
“Students must reach the required level of English to join the advanced course.”
adj + noun
02. required to carry
03. required to make
04. required to pay
05. required to provide
Synonyms
Antonyms
- 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
- Very common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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