Trained — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Trained
Trained (verb)
- to teach so as to make fit, qualified, or proficient
- to form by instruction, discipline, or drill
- to make prepared (as by exercise) for a test of skill
- to train an animal (especially a dog) to accept being confined in a crate
- to engage in various sports or exercises especially for well-rounded health and muscular development
- to train (an employee) to do more than one specific job
- housebreak
- to train (an animal, such as a dog) to defecate and urinate on paper indoors
- to train in advance
Trained (adjective)
- having been taught to use the toilet
- taught to use the toilet
Trained (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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as in broken, housebroken
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as in qualified
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as in skilled, educated
Trained (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to bring to a proper or desired state of fitness
"has been training track-and-field athletes at the school for years"
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to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
"will train the students in good study habits"
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to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective
"train all your thoughts on imagining how you'd score the winning goal in the game"
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to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal
"trained his eyes on the distant bull's-eye"
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to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function
"he's so experienced that they usually use him to train new recruits"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Trained
The most common words with a similar meaning to Trained:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Trained
Words with the opposite meaning of Trained:
Near Antonyms of Trained
Word Forms of Trained
Inflections: training, trains, crate trained, crate-trained, crate training, crate-training, crate trains, crate-trains, cross-trained, cross-training, cross-trains, house-trained, house-training, house-trains, paper-trained, paper-training, paper-trains, pretrained, pre-trained, pretraining, pre-training
Derived words: trainability (noun), trainable (adjective), crate-trained (adjective), crate training (noun), cross-training (noun)
Origin & Etymology of Trained
Middle English, from Anglo-French trainer, from Vulgar Latin *traginare; akin to Latin trahere to draw
First known use: 15th centuryt
Words & Phrases Containing Trained
Frequently Asked Questions about Trained
What does "Trained" mean?
"Trained" means to teach so as to make fit, qualified, or proficient. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to teach so as to make fit, qualified, or proficient. It has 8 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Trained"?
Other words for "Trained" include broken, halterbroken, housebroken, domestic, domesticated, tame, tamed and docile. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Trained" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Trained"?
There are 179 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Trained". Common alternatives include broken, halterbroken, housebroken, domestic, domesticated, tame, tamed, docile, familiar and gentle.
What is the opposite of "Trained"?
Antonyms of "Trained" include feral, savage, undomesticated, untamed, wild, unbroken, untrained and wildish. Near antonyms include averted, curved, deflected and detoured.
How do you use "Trained" in a sentence?
Examples of "Trained" in a sentence: "has been training track-and-field athletes at the school for years"; "will train the students in good study habits"; "train all your thoughts on imagining how you'd score the winning goal in the game".
Is "Trained" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Trained" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Trained"?
"Trained" is pronounced /ˈkrȯs-ˌtrān/ as a verb, /ˈhau̇s-ˌtrān/ as a verb, /ˈpā-pər-ˌtrān/ as a verb and /ˌprē-ˈtrān/ as a verb.
What is the origin of the word "Trained"?
"Trained" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French trainer, from Vulgar Latin *traginare; akin to Latin trahere to draw. First known use: 15th centuryt.