applied

/əˈplaɪd/
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Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables2

Moderate complexity

Analysis:

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  • Simple pronunciation
adjective

1. Put into practical use.

2. Of a branch of science, serving another branch of science or engineering.

Antonyms: pure

Antonyms

verb

1. To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)

"to apply cream to a rash"

2. To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case

"to apply funds to the repayment of a debt"

Synonyms: appropriate, devote, use

3. To make use of, declare, or pronounce, as suitable, fitting, or relative

"We need to apply the skills we've learned to solve this problem"

4. To put closely; to join; to engage and employ diligently, or with attention

Synonyms: attach, incline

5. To to address; to refer; generally used reflexively.

6. To submit oneself as a candidate (with the adposition "to" designating the recipient of the submission, and the adposition "for" designating the position).

"I recently applied to the tavern for a job as a bartender."

7. To pertain or be relevant to a specified individual or group.

"That rule only applies to foreigners."

8. To busy; to keep at work; to ply.

9. To visit.

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