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Vocabulary Entry
literate
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Having the ability to read and write; knowledgeable in a particular subject or field.
Example Sentences
"She is highly literate and can read multiple languages."
"The program aims to make children literate by the age of six."
"Being literate in digital technology is essential in today's job market."
N
noun
A person who is able to read and write; a person who is knowledgeable in a particular area.
Example Sentences
"Literates in the community are helping others learn to read."
"The rise of literates in the region has improved overall education levels."
"As a literate, he took on the responsibility of tutoring less fortunate children."