well-informed

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Thân thiện

A well-informed student raises her hand in class.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Possessing sound knowledge; having a broad and accurate understanding of many subjects or of a particular subject: Describes a person who is knowledgeable because they have received good information or have studied thoroughly. 2. Being aware of current events or the latest information: Describes a person who keeps up-to-date with news and developments.

Usage

The adjective "well-informed" is used to describe a person, group, or sometimes a decision or opinion that is based on thorough knowledge. It is typically placed before a noun (attributive) or after a linking verb like "be," "seem," or "become" (predicative). It suggests a positive quality of being educated and aware.

Examples

• Attributive (before a noun):
  • She is a well-informed critic whose reviews are always insightful.
  • The committee needs to make a well-informed decision based on all the data.
• Predicative (after a linking verb):
  • On that topic, I am afraid I am not very well-informed.
  • The public is surprisingly well-informed about the new environmental policies.

Advanced Usage

• "well-informed about/on": This is the most common construction to specify the area of knowledge.
  • You seem very well-informed about European history.
  • He is well-informed on the latest technological trends.
• "keep someone well-informed": A phrase meaning to regularly provide someone with updates and information.
  • Please keep me well-informed of any changes to the schedule.

Variants and Related Words

• Informed (adj): Having or showing knowledge. (Often interchangeable, though "well-informed" emphasizes a higher degree or breadth of knowledge).
  • An informed citizenry is essential for democracy.
• Knowledgeable (adj): Intelligent and well informed; expert.
  • She is knowledgeable about antique furniture.
• Well-read (adj): Having read many books and thus being well-informed, especially on literature.
  • He is a well-read and thoughtful individual.

Synonyms

• Knowledgeable
• Enlightened
• Clued-up (informal)
• Abreast (of) (e.g., )
• Conversant (with) (implies familiarity)

Antonyms

• Ill-informed
• Ignorant
• Uninformed
• Unaware

Idioms and Phrases

• A well-informed source: A person or organization that provides reliable, confidential information, often used in journalism.
  • According to a well-informed source, the announcement will be made next week.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. possessing sound knowledge
   • well-informed readers

Từ đồng nghĩa

• intelligent