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- [dih-sahy-did]
- /dɪˈsaɪ dɪd/
- /dɪˈsaɪ.dɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-sahy-did]
- /dɪˈsaɪ dɪd/
Definitions of decided word
- adjective decided Decided means clear and definite. 3
- adjective decided unmistakable 3
- adjective decided determined; resolute 3
- adjective decided definite and unmistakable; clear-cut 3
- adjective decided unhesitating; determined 3
- adjective decided in no way uncertain or ambiguous; unquestionable; unmistakable: a decided victory. 1
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Origin of decided
First appearance:
before 1780 One of the 45% newest English words
First recorded in 1780-90; decide + -ed2
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Parts of speech for Decided
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
decided popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% 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.
decided usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for decided
adj decided
- pronounced — strongly marked: a pronounced fishy taste.
- sure — free from doubt as to the reliability, character, action, etc., of something: to be sure of one's data.
- distinct — distinguished as not being the same; not identical; separate (sometimes followed by from): His private and public lives are distinct.
- determined — If you are determined to do something, you have made a firm decision to do it and will not let anything stop you.
- settled — to appoint, fix, or resolve definitely and conclusively; agree upon (as time, price, or conditions).
adjective decided
- obvious — easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.
- definite — If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed.
- particular — of or relating to a single or specific person, thing, group, class, occasion, etc., rather than to others or all; special rather than general: one's particular interests in books.
- clinched — Simple past tense and past participle of clinch.
- strong-willed — having a powerful will; resolute.
Antonyms for decided
adj decided
- indistinct — not distinct; not clearly marked or defined: indistinct markings.
- vague — not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed: vague promises.
- uncertain — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
- ambiguous — If you describe something as ambiguous, you mean that it is unclear or confusing because it can be understood in more than one way.
- indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
adjective decided
- unclear — free from darkness, obscurity, or cloudiness; light: a clear day.
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