collected

word · lemma: collect

/kəˈɫɛktəd/
kuh-LEK-tid
/kəlˈɛktɪd/
kuh-LEK-tid

Definition

Describes something that has been gathered together, or a person who is calm and in control of their emotions.

Usage & Nuances

'Collected' can be used as the past participle of 'collect' (for items or information) or as an adjective meaning calm and composed (a 'collected person'). Common phrases: 'stay collected', 'be collected'. Not the same as 'collected works' (complete works by an author).

Example Sentences

The coins have been collected in a box.

basic

She remained collected during the emergency.

basic

Data was collected from different sources.

basic

He always looks so collected in stressful situations.

natural

All the essays were collected by noon.

natural

Even after hearing the bad news, she stayed calm and collected.

natural