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Graduated vs. Graduated from

Graduated

Having completed a degree or course of study, especially at a university or college.

Examples:

She graduated with distinction in biology.The glass vase has graduated markings on the side.The program graduated over 500 students this year.

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Graduated from

/ˈɡrædʒueɪtɪd frɒm/
Finished or completed a course of study at an academic institution, such as high school or college

Examples:

After he graduated from art school, Marcus opened a gallery.She graduated from the program last June with honors.Liam graduated from the university as a top-ranking student.

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Antonyms:

This word has no antonyms

Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Graduated is a single word, while graduated from includes an additional preposition from.
  • Remember that graduated from is used to specify the institution where the graduation took place.
  • Think of graduated from as a two-part phrase where from indicates origin or source of graduation.
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