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Definition of determined adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

determined

adjective
 
/dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/
 
/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/
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  1. [not before noun] having made a definite decision to do something and not letting anyone prevent you
    • The opposition to her plan made her more determined than ever.
    • determined to do something I'm determined to succeed.
    • determined that… They were quite determined that he wasn't going to do it.
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    • appear
    • be
    • look
    adverb
    • extremely
    • fairly
    • very
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  2. showing determination
    • I made a determined effort to lose weight.
    • The proposal had been dropped in the face of determined opposition.
    • They set about their task in determined mood.
    • Her voice was grimly determined.
    • He's a very determined young man.
Idioms
bound and determined
  1. (North American English) very determined to do something
    • I came here bound and determined to put the last 12 months behind me.
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