graduated

Definition

  • adjective: marked with lines for measuring
  • adjective: increasing in rate with increase in taxable base
  • synonyms: tapered, gradual

Examples

  • The former child actor has finally 'graduated' [='moved on'] 'to' more serious roles.

  • a 'graduated' cylinder [=a tall, narrow container used for measuring liquids]

  • My nephew has 'graduated from' baby food 'to' solid food.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You're just a teenager at marriage. You can drive it, but there's still the occasional accident. What do you do? I'm not sure yet, actually. I just graduated last spring. What did you study? Philosophy. Yeah, there's a good buck in that racket. Yeah. Well, so far it's pro bono. (..)
    2003 Lost in Translation