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determined

/dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/

de · ter · mined dɪ · ˈtɜː · mɪnd

English Definition

adj. having a strong desire to do something

中文释义

坚定的，坚决的

Significado en Español

determinado

한국어 뜻

단호한, 확고한

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

kiên quyết, quyết tâm

Example Sentence

She is determined to win the scholarship.

她下定决心要赢得这份奖学金。

Synonyms

resolute driven unwavering

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “determined”:

A hesitant
B indecisive
C resolute
D wavering

Show answer

C — resolute. “determined” means adj. having a strong desire to do something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ runner refused to quit even after she stumbled and fell.

A determined
B lazy
C hesitant
D unwilling

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A — determined. “determined” means adj. having a strong desire to do something

Common questions about “determined”

What does “determined” mean?

determined — adj. having a strong desire to do something. In Chinese: 坚定的，坚决的.

How do you pronounce “determined”?

determined is pronounced /dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/. It breaks into 3 syllables: de · ter · mined.

How do you use “determined” in a sentence?

She is determined to win the scholarship. (她下定决心要赢得这份奖学金。)

What are synonyms for “determined”?

resolute, driven, unwavering — all close in meaning to determined (adj. having a strong desire to do something).

Is “determined” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. determined appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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determined

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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