decided
English meaning: Decided
Definition
To resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle
Example
“Her last-minute goal decided the game.”
Another example: “Her experience gave her a decided advantage over the other candidates.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Past tense of 'decide', to reach a conclusion or choice ('she decided to leave'); as an adjective, clear and definite ('a decided advantage'). Everyday register; 'decided to' + verb is very common.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'decidere' 'to cut off, determine' (de- + caedere 'to cut'), via Old French; 14th century.
Synonyms
- determined
- resolved
- concluded
- settled
- chose
Antonyms / Opposites
- undecided
- wavered
- hesitated
Related Words
Common Collocations
- decided to
- finally decided
- decided against
- decided advantage
- decided case
Word Forms
decide (v); decided; deciding; decision (n); decisive (adj)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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- English
- English
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Indo-European
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