literate

adjective
UK: /ˈlɪtərət/
US: /ˈlɪtərət/

  1. Able to read and write.

    1. My grandma is literate and reads books every day.
    2. The project aims to make the entire community literate within the next five years.

  2. Having knowledge or competence.

    1. I'm not very literate in computer programming.
    2. Becoming financially literate can significantly improve your long-term security.

Synonyms

educated learned knowledgeable well-read
literate noun

  1. A literate person; someone who can read and write.

    1. She is a literate and enjoys reading.
    2. The organization provides resources to help illiterates become literates.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "literate" in English means: Able to read and write., Having knowledge or competence..

The phonetic transcription of "literate" is /ˈlɪtərət/ in British English and /ˈlɪtərət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "literate": educated, learned, knowledgeable, well-read.

Example usage of "literate": "My grandma is literate and reads books every day.". More examples on the page.