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Practiced

Verb / ˈpræktʌst / / ˈpræktɪst / Another word for practiced — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having expert knowledge or skill in a particular field or activity

Synonyms & similar words

rehearse commit use adept practise do expert skillful skilful practised practice apply drill proficient exercise good skilled proficient experienced trained qualified accomplished adept versed knowledgeable seasoned expert mature practical well-versed competent capable able talented gifted polished

Synonyms by register

Formal

proficient accomplished skilled expert

Informal

good ace pro sharp

Literary

adept seasoned masterful

Antonyms

unskilled inexperienced amateur novice unpracticed untrained

Common collocations

  • practiced hand
  • practiced eye
  • practiced ease
  • practiced skill
  • practiced performer
  • practiced approach

Word family

noun practice
verb practice
adjective practiced
adverb practicedly

Usage note

As an adjective, 'practiced' describes someone or something that has become skilled through repeated effort. It is often used to describe a skill or ability that appears effortless due to extensive training.

Example sentences

  1. He practiced his soccer skills every day.
  2. She practiced her dance routine until she got it right.
  3. The doctor had many years of practiced experience.
  4. The chef was a practiced cook and could make any dish.
  5. The lawyer's practiced arguments were successful in court.

Quotes

  • "I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it." - Thomas Jefferson
  • "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." - Aristotle
  • "Practice makes perfect." - Anonymous

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