ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Informed

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪnˈfɔɹmd/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Informed is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of inform.

Meaning

simple past and past participle of inform.

More Meanings

  1. Instructed; having knowledge of a fact or area of education.
  2. Based on knowledge; founded on due understanding of a situation.
  3. (astronomy, obsolete) Not included within the figures of any of the ancient constellations.
  4. (obsolete) Created, given form.
  5. (obsolete) Unformed or ill-formed; deformed; shapeless.

Example Sentences

the informed stars
An informed young man delivered a lecture on the history of modern art.
after Nilus invndation, Infinite shapes of creatures men do fynd, Informed in the mud, on which the Sunne hath shynd.
But, mindfull still of your first countries sight, Doe still preserve your first informed grace, Whose shadow yet shynes in your beauteous face

Synonyms for informed

Depending on context, synonyms include abreast, apprised, up to date, knowledgeable, enlightened, knowing.

Antonyms for informed

Common opposites include uninformed.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include knowledgeable, knowing, enlightened, well-read, conversant, wise.

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