proven

/ˈpruːvn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈpruːvn/ (ame, ipa)

proven — adjective

  • provenpositive
  • more provencomparative
  • most provensuperlative

1. Something that is proven has been shown through evidence, testing, or repeated e

1.形容詞B2
釋義

Something that is proven has been shown through evidence, testing, or repeated experience to be true, effective, or reliable — for example, a proven treatment, a proven leader, or a proven method.

例句

The clinic uses a proven treatment for reducing chronic back pain.

collocation: proven treatment

Jabari's proven ability to manage large teams made him the ideal candidate.

collocation: proven ability + to-infinitive

同義詞
  • established

    emphasises that something has been in use or accepted for a long time, not just tested once

  • verified

    focuses on formal checking and confirmation, often in scientific or official contexts

反義詞
  • unproven

    not yet shown to be true or effective

  • doubtful

    suggests a lack of trust or reliability

文法句型

proven + noun phrase

be + proven + adjective

be + proven + to-infinitive

用法筆記

Frequently used as an adjective before a noun (a proven method) or after the verb be (the theory is proven). In American English, proven is also common as the past participle of prove; in British English, proved is more common for the participle form.

常見錯誤

❌This is a proved method for learning languages.
✅This is a proven method for learning languages.
💡'proven' is the standard adjective form; 'proved' is the past participle used with auxiliary verbs like 'have' or 'had'.