attained Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb to gain with effort
accomplish; reach; attain; achieve.
- she achieved her goal despite setbacks
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verb reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
hit; reach; attain.
- The thermometer hit 100 degrees
- This car can reach a speed of 140 miles per hour
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verb find unexpectedly
happen upon; fall upon; attain; come upon; chance upon; discover; light upon; come across; strike; chance on.
- the archeologists chanced upon an old tomb
- she struck a goldmine
- The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake
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verb reach a destination, either real or abstract
hit; make; reach; attain; arrive at; gain.
- We hit Detroit by noon
- The water reached the doorstep
- We barely made it to the finish line
- I have to hit the MAC machine before the weekend starts
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adjective satellite achieved or reached
- the actual attained achievement test score