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Intermediate
01
a person with a moderate level of skill or knowledge, falling between a beginner and an expert
Examples
The coach focused on helping the intermediates improve their techniques.
02
a substance that is produced during the middle steps of a chemical reaction, which eventually changes into the final product
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
intermediates
Examples
The intermediate was carefully monitored as it turned into the final product.
03
a person or thing that acts as a link or facilitator between two parties, often helping to resolve differences or assist in communication
Examples
The lawyer acted as an intermediate between the two parties during the negotiation.
intermediate
01
having a position or stage between two extremes, often serving as a transition or middle ground
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most intermediate
Comparative
more intermediate
gradable
Examples
The project is at an intermediate phase, with a few steps left to complete.
02
having a level of knowledge or skill that is between beginner and advanced
Examples
Intermediate algebra introduces concepts like quadratic equations and polynomial functions.
to intermediate
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
intermediate
3rd person singular
intermediates
Present participle
intermediating
Past simple
intermediated
Past participle
intermediated
Examples
Union leaders and company executives agreed to intermediate during contract negotiations to help reach a compromise.
