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skilled

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /skɪld/

skilled means: Having the training, experience, or ability to do something well.

adjective

GOOD AT SOMETHINGB2

Having the training, experience, or ability to do something well.

  • She is a skilled cook.
  • We need workers skilled in computer repair.
  • He became highly skilled at working with wood.

How to use it: skilled at something/doing something (She is skilled at repairing old clocks.); skilled in something (He is skilled in several traditional crafts.)

Similar words: good, expert, proficient, accomplished

Opposites: unskilled, inexperienced

Common phrases: skilled worker, highly skilled, skilled at something

Questions about skilled

What does skilled mean?

Having the training, experience, or ability to do something well.

What is skilled in other languages?

Türkçe: becerikli · Español: hábil · Français: habile · Deutsch: geschickt · Italiano: abile · 日本語: 熟練した

How do you pronounce skilled?

It is pronounced /skɪld/.

How do you use skilled in a sentence?

She is a skilled cook. We need workers skilled in computer repair.

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