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literate

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈlɪtərət/

literate means: Able to read and write.

adjective

CAN READB2

Able to read and write.

  • Both children are literate.
  • The school helps adults become literate.
  • Most of the population is now literate.

Opposites: illiterate

Common phrases: literate adults, fully literate, literate population

noun

READER AND WRITERC2

A person who can read and write.

  • A literate could read the notice aloud.
  • The village had only a few literates.
  • New literates practiced writing short letters.

Opposites: illiterate

Common phrases: a literate, adult literate, new literate

Questions about literate

What does literate mean?

Able to read and write.

What is literate in other languages?

Türkçe: okuryazar · Español: alfabetizado · Français: alphabétisé · Deutsch: des Lesens und Schreibens kundig · Italiano: alfabetizzato · 日本語: 読み書きのできる

How do you pronounce literate?

It is pronounced /ˈlɪtərət/.

How do you use literate in a sentence?

Both children are literate. The school helps adults become literate.

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