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confirmed

/kənˈfɝmd/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.67 in modern English

Syllables
con-firmed
IPA
/kənˈfɝmd/
17
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

simple past and past participle of confirm

adj

Having a settled habit; inveterate or habitual.

Formal

adj

Verified or ratified.

adj

Having received the rite of confirmation.

Example Sentences

  • "a confirmed liar"
  • "a confirmed opium-smoker"
  • "a confirmed treaty"
  • "a confirmed Catholic"

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /kənˈfɝmd/
  • British English: /kənˈfɜːmd/

Usage

Derived Forms

autoconfirmed confirmedly confirmedness nonconfirmed unconfirmed

Phrases

confirmed bachelor

Antonyms

unconfirmed

Rhymes With

termed affirmed reaffirmed unconfirmed firmed reconfirmed infirmed

Questions

How do you pronounce confirmed?
The recorded pronunciation is /kənˈfɝmd/.
What does confirmed mean?
simple past and past participle of confirm

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