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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-zurvd]
- /dɪˈzɜrvd/
- /dɪˈzɜːvd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-zurvd]
- /dɪˈzɜrvd/
Definitions of deserved word
- adjective deserved rightfully earned or merited; just 3
- adjective deserved justly or rightly earned; merited: a deserved increase in salary. 1
- verb with object deserved to merit, be qualified for, or have a claim to (reward, assistance, punishment, etc.) because of actions, qualities, or situation: to deserve exile; to deserve charity; a theory that deserves consideration. 1
- verb without object deserved to be worthy of, qualified for, or have a claim to reward, punishment, recompense, etc.: to reward him as he deserves; an idea deserving of study. 1
- noun deserved Rightfully earned because of something done or qualities shown; merited. 1
- verb deserved simple past tense and past participle of deserve. 0
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Origin of deserved
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1545-55; deserve + -ed2
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Parts of speech for Deserved
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
deserved popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% 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.
deserved usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deserved
adj deserved
- proper — adapted or appropriate to the purpose or circumstances; fit; suitable: the proper time to plant strawberries.
- rightful — having a valid or just claim, as to some property or position; legitimate: the rightful owner of the farm.
- right — in accordance with what is good, proper, or just: right conduct.
- fit — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
- appropriate — Something that is appropriate is suitable or acceptable for a particular situation.
adjective deserved
- merited — claim to respect and praise; excellence; worth.
Antonyms for deserved
adj deserved
- incorrect — not correct as to fact; inaccurate; wrong: an incorrect statement.
- inappropriate — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
- unsuitable — not suitable; inappropriate; unfitting; unbecoming.
- unsuited — appropriate: She is suited to such a job.
- unseemly — not seemly; not in keeping with established standards of taste or proper form; unbecoming or indecorous in appearance, speech, conduct, etc.: an unseemly act; unseemly behavior.
Top questions with deserved
- i guess i got what i deserved?
- what is the meaning of deserved?
- credit is due where credit is deserved?
- she got what she deserved?
- trayvon martin got what he deserved?
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