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concerted

con·cert·ed
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuh n-sur-tid]
    • /kənˈsɜr tɪd/
    • /kənˈsɜː.tɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh n-sur-tid]
    • /kənˈsɜr tɪd/

Definitions of concerted word

  • adjective concerted A concerted action is done by several people or groups working together. 3
  • adjective concerted If you make a concerted effort to do something, you try very hard to do it. 3
  • adjective concerted mutually contrived, planned, or arranged; combined (esp in the phrases concerted action, concerted effort) 3
  • adjective concerted arranged in parts for a group of singers or players 3
  • adjective concerted mutually arranged or agreed upon; made or done together; combined 3
  • adjective concerted arranged in parts 3

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Origin of concerted

First appearance:

before 1710
One of the 50% oldest English words
1710-20; concert (v.) + -ed2

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Parts of speech for Concerted

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

concerted popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for concerted

adj concerted

  • united — made into or caused to act as a single entity: a united front.
  • joint — the place at which two things, or separate parts of one thing, are joined or united, either rigidly or in such a way as to permit motion; juncture.
  • planned — arranged, organized, or done in accordance with a plan: a planned attack.
  • combined — A combined effort or attack is made by two or more groups of people at the same time.
  • mutual — possessed, experienced, performed, etc., by each of two or more with respect to the other; reciprocal: to have mutual respect.

adjective concerted

  • concentrated — A concentrated liquid has been increased in strength by having water removed from it.
  • intensive — of, relating to, or characterized by intensity: intensive questioning.
  • rigorous — characterized by rigor; rigidly severe or harsh, as people, rules, or discipline: rigorous laws.
  • strenuous — characterized by vigorous exertion, as action, efforts, life, etc.: a strenuous afternoon of hunting.
  • determined — If you are determined to do something, you have made a firm decision to do it and will not let anything stop you.

Antonyms for concerted

adj concerted

  • disordered — lacking organization or in confusion; disarranged.
  • disorganized — functioning without adequate order, systemization, or planning; uncoordinated: a woefully disorganized enterprise.
  • uncoordinated — of the same order or degree; equal in rank or importance.
  • separate — to keep apart or divide, as by an intervening barrier or space: to separate two fields by a fence.

adjective concerted

  • weak — not strong; liable to yield, break, or collapse under pressure or strain; fragile; frail: a weak fortress; a weak spot in armor.
  • solitary — alone; without companions; unattended: a solitary passer-by.
  • disconcerted — disturbed, as in one's composure or self-possession; perturbed; ruffled: She was disconcerted by the sudden attack on her integrity.

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