dedicated
gb/dˈɛdɪkeɪtɪd/ us/dˈɛdɪkeɪtɪd/
B1
Anglais
~ 2400
Sens
0 sens
adjective
B1
property
1
Strongly committed to a purpose
Working very hard for a specific goal or person.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is dedicated to [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'dedicated' with 'determined'. 'Dedicated' focuses on loyalty and ongoing effort toward something, while 'determined' focuses on the decision and willpower to achieve it.
Synonymes
devoted (Implies strong loyalty and affection, sometimes more emotional than 'dedicated'.)
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committed (Similar in meaning but can be used in broader contexts beyond work or purpose.)
Antonymes
uncommitted (Lacking dedication or firm involvement.)
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indifferent (Showing no interest or concern.)
Collocations
dedicated teacher
|dedicated team
|dedicated professional
|dedicated effort
|dedicated service
Thèmes
work
|character
|motivation
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- She is a dedicated nurse who often works extra hours.
- The project succeeded thanks to a dedicated team.
- He’s dedicated to improving his community.
- They hired a dedicated manager to oversee the campaign.
- Her dedicated approach quickly earned her a promotion.
Exemples pédagogiques
- My father is dedicated to his job.
- She is dedicated to helping poor people.
- He is a dedicated student.
- We have a dedicated coach for our team.
adjective
technical
B2
property
2
Designed for one specific purpose
Made for only one special use.
Schéma d’usage :
dedicated [device/service] for [purpose]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'dedicated' in this sense with 'private'. 'Private' means not shared, while 'dedicated' means made for one special use (it may still be shared).
Synonymes
specialized (Emphasizes being tailored for a specific function or field.)
Antonymes
general-purpose (Able to be used for many different purposes.)
Collocations
dedicated server
|dedicated line
|dedicated software
|dedicated workspace
Thèmes
technology
|engineering
|work
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- The company uses a dedicated server for its website.
- We have a dedicated phone line for customer support.
- This room is a dedicated workspace for designers.
- The software includes a dedicated photo editing tool.
Exemples pédagogiques
- We have a dedicated room for meetings.
- This is a dedicated machine for making coffee.
- The school has a dedicated bus for sports teams.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
dedicated
API
GB/dˈɛdɪkeɪtɪd/
US/dˈɛdɪkeɪtɪd/
Syllabes et accentuation
ded - ic - ated (3 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (ded)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: dedicated
Famille de mots
Core family
dedicate
verb B1
dedication
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
undedicated
adjective
Expressions
dedicated line
1/dˈɛdɪkeɪtɪd lˈaɪn/
fixed phrase
technical
Connection used only for one purpose
A phone or internet connection that is used only for one thing, not shared with others.
Exemples
- The office installed a dedicated line for customer support calls.
- We have a dedicated line connecting our two branches.
dedicated to
1/dˈɛdɪkeɪtɪd tə/
fixed phrase
Strongly committed to something
To work hard and give time and energy to something or someone.
Exemples
- She is dedicated to her students’ success.
- He has been dedicated to environmental causes for years.
dedicated server
1/dˈɛdɪkeɪtɪd sˈɚvɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
Server used by one client only
A computer that works only for one person or company on the internet.
Exemples
- We run our website on a dedicated server for better performance.
- Our website runs on a dedicated server for better performance.
- A dedicated server can be more secure than shared hosting.
- A dedicated server gives you more control and speed.