Word
studied
Phoneticsstud·ied, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈstədid/
UK/stˈʌdɪd/
Definitions
01past tense of study
A1 · Beginner
v. the past form of 'study', used when you spent time learning a subject or looking at something closely.
v. past tense and past participle of 'study', indicating the completion of a period of learning or investigation.
“She studied for three hours last night to prepare for the history exam.”
“The researchers studied the data for several months before they felt confident enough to publish their findings in the journal.”
Synonyms
02deliberate or planned
C1 · Advanced Formal
adj. done with a lot of care and effort so that it looks a certain way, often not feeling natural.
adj. characterised by conscious effort or premeditation; describes behavior that is intentional rather than spontaneous.
“He spoke with a studied calm, even though he was actually very angry.”
“The actor's performance was marked by a studied elegance that felt slightly artificial to the modern audience.”
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Antonyms
03learned or educated
C2 · Proficiency Archaic · Formal
adj. having a lot of knowledge from reading and learning.
adj. possessing or showing great learning or knowledge through formal study.
“The professor was a studied man who knew everything about ancient Rome.”
“Her studied approach to the legal text revealed a depth of understanding that only years of academic rigor could produce.”
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.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL 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: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
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