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seasoned
/ˈsiːzənd/
experienced and skilled
The chef is a seasoned professional with years of experience.
The chef has extensive experience and expertise in cooking.
formal
Having experience, skill, or expertise in a particular field
A seasoned traveler knows how to navigate unfamiliar cities.
An experienced traveler is adept at finding their way in new places.
Often used to describe professionals with significant experience.
informal
Flavored with spices or herbs
The seasoned meat was full of flavor.
The meat had been seasoned with spices, making it very tasty.
Commonly used in cooking contexts.
Collocations
seasoned professionalan experienced expertseasoned withflavored with spices
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
The meaning of 'seasoned' depends on the context. In professional settings, it refers to experience, while in cooking, it refers to spices.
Gold Rule
Avoid Ambiguity
When using 'seasoned' in writing, ensure the context makes it clear whether you're referring to experience or spices.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'seisoned,' meaning 'to season,' from Old French 'saisoner,' from Latin 'sationem,' meaning 'a sowing or season.'
Usage Notes
The word 'seasoned' can refer to both experience in a profession and the addition of spices to food. Context usually clarifies the meaning.
Word Breakdown
season
a period of time, especially one of the four divisions of the year
root-ed
past participle suffix
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