dedicated
gb/dˈɛdɪkeɪtɪd/ us/dˈɛdɪkeɪtɪd/
B1
Inglês
~ 2400
Aceções
0 aceções
adjective
B1
property
1
Strongly committed to a purpose
Working very hard for a specific goal or person.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] is dedicated to [something]
Erro comum:
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.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
uncommitted (Lacking dedication or firm involvement.)
|
indifferent (Showing no interest or concern.)
Colocações
dedicated teacher
|dedicated team
|dedicated professional
|dedicated effort
|dedicated service
Temas
work
|character
|motivation
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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.
Padrão de uso:
dedicated [device/service] for [purpose]
Erro comum:
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).
Sinónimos
specialized (Emphasizes being tailored for a specific function or field.)
Antónimos
general-purpose (Able to be used for many different purposes.)
Colocações
dedicated server
|dedicated line
|dedicated software
|dedicated workspace
Temas
technology
|engineering
|work
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- We have a dedicated room for meetings.
- This is a dedicated machine for making coffee.
- The school has a dedicated bus for sports teams.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
dedicated
IPA
GB/dˈɛdɪkeɪtɪd/
US/dˈɛdɪkeɪtɪd/
Sílabas e acento
ded - ic - ated (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (ded)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: dedicated
Família de palavras
Core family
dedicate
verb B1
dedication
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
undedicated
adjective
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.