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obtained

/ɒbtˈe‍ɪnd/
CEFR B2IELTS 6.0+verb;adjectiveDifficulty 3/5
Definition

To obtained in a formal or academic context.

In simple English

To obtained in a formal or academic context.

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Students may encounter the verb “obtained” in academic reading and PTE tasks.

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