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intermediate

Pronunciation: [ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət]

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Learn how to use intermediate in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “difficulty level”

(adjective) something that is in the middle level of skill or knowledge. If you are an intermediate player, it means you are better than a beginner but not quite an expert yet.

Example

She is an intermediate swimmer, so she can swim laps without stopping, but she is still learning more advanced techniques.

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He is not an intermediate guitarist; he is just starting to learn how to play.

Example

What does it mean to be at the intermediate level in a sport?

Context: “education”

(noun) a person who has some knowledge or skill, but is not yet an expert. If you take a class, an intermediate student knows more than a beginner but isn’t at the top level.

Example

The class is full of intermediate students who are ready to learn more complex topics.

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He was not an intermediate; he struggled with the basics.

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How many intermediate players are in the team?

How to pronounce intermediate

Pronunciation: [ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət]

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