obtained
word · lemma: obtain
/əbˈteɪnd/
/ɒbtˈeɪnd/
Definition
Obtained is the past tense of obtain, meaning to get or receive something, often as a result of effort.
Usage & Nuances
'Obtained' is formal and often used in written or academic contexts. Common collocations: 'information obtained', 'data obtained', 'permission obtained'. It refers to successfully getting something, usually after some effort.
Spanish: obtenido - conseguidoPortuguese (BR): obtido - conseguidoPortuguese (PT): obtido - conseguidoChinese (Simplified): 获得的 - 得到的Chinese (Traditional): 獲得的 - 得到的Hindi: प्राप्त किया गयाArabic: تم الحصول عليهBengali: প্রাপ্ত - অর্জিতRussian: полученный - приобретённыйJapanese: 得られた - 獲得したVietnamese: đã đạt được - đã lấy đượcKorean: 얻은 - 획득한Turkish: elde edilen - kazanılanUrdu: حاصل کردہ - حاصل کیا گیاIndonesian: diperoleh - didapatkan
Example Sentences
She obtained her passport last week.
basic
We obtained the results after several tests.
basic
Permission was obtained from the manager.
basic
Most of my knowledge was obtained through experience, not books.
natural
The data we obtained was really surprising.
natural
Tickets for the show were obtained in advance.
natural