graduated
word · lemma: graduate
Definition
Past form of 'graduate'. It usually means finishing a course of study at a school, college, or university, or in some contexts moving to a higher level.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used with 'from': 'She graduated from college.' In American English, people also say 'graduated college', but 'graduated from' is safer for learners. It can describe education or a gradual increase in degree, as in 'graduated levels of difficulty'.
Example Sentences
Once I graduated, everything started to feel more real.
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She graduated from high school last year.
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My brother graduated from university in June.
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After she graduated, she got her first job.
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I still can't believe we graduated already.
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He graduated from college and moved to another city right away.
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