decided

Pluraldecideds

1. 1
   verb

   Simple past and past participle of decide. Use this form for choices already made.

   We decided to leave early because of the rain.

   She has decided to take the new job.

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2. 2
   adjective

   Very clear and easy to notice, with no doubt about it.

   Like a bright red light in the dark: so clear that nobody can miss it.

   She has a decided advantage over the other players.

   There was a decided change in the weather by afternoon.

   Similardistinct, clear, definite, marked, unmistakable

   Oppositeslight, marginal

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3. 3
   adjective

   Sure about what you want and not easily changed.

   Like someone who picks a path and walks it without looking back.

   She was decided about going to college abroad.

   He gave a decided answer and would not change his mind.

   Similarresolute, firm, determined, decisive, adamant

   Oppositehesitant, irresolute, undecided, wavering

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4. 4
   nouncountable

   A person who has already chosen who or what to vote for.

   Like a shopper who already knows exactly what to buy.

   Each decided in the room had already chosen a candidate.

   The poll showed the decideds leaning toward the mayor.

   Oppositeundecided

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