# attained

Pronunciation: say "uh-TAYND" /əˈteɪnd/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of attain. — simple past and past participle of attain
   - Simple: Past tense and past participle of attain. Use this form for something reached or gained earlier.
   - _He attained the rank of captain within five years._
   - _The company attained record profits last quarter._

## Adjective

2. Having been achieved or reached.
   - Simple: Already reached or gained, usually after some effort.
   - _The newly attained independence transformed the region's economy._
   - _Her hard-won, attained expertise set her apart from her peers._

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