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- [dih-grey-did]
- /dɪˈgreɪ dɪd/
- /dɪˈɡreɪd/
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- [dih-grey-did]
- /dɪˈgreɪ dɪd/
Definitions of degraded word
- adjective degraded disgraced, debased, depraved, etc. 3
- adjective degraded reduced in rank, position, reputation, etc.: He felt degraded by the trivial tasks assigned to him. 1
- adjective degraded reduced in quality or value; debased; vulgarized: the degraded level of the modern novel. 1
- verb with object degraded to lower in dignity or estimation; bring into contempt: He felt they were degrading him by making him report to the supervisor. 1
- verb with object degraded to lower in character or quality; debase. 1
- verb with object degraded to reduce (someone) to a lower rank, degree, etc.; deprive of office, rank, status, or title, especially as a punishment: degraded from director to assistant director. 1
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Origin of degraded
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at degrade, -ed2
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Parts of speech for Degraded
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degraded popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% 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.
degraded usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for degraded
adj degraded
Antonyms for degraded
verb degraded
- aided — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
- assisted — to give support or aid to; help: Please assist him in moving the furniture.
- developed — If you talk about developed countries or the developed world, you mean the countries or the parts of the world that are wealthy and have many industries.
- grew — simple past tense of grow.
- helped — to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages.
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