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Definition raised in British English

raised adjective

adjective
/reɪzd/
1

a raised area is higher than the area around it

Example

The larger goods are displayed on raised platforms.

Example

The floor in the middle of the room is slightly raised.

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1.1

if part of your body is raised, it is higher than the rest of your body

Example

Lie on your back with your legs raised.

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2

hotter, louder, stronger etc than usual

Example

The substance conducts electricity more efficiently at raised temperatures.

Example

We could hear raised voices in the next room.

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Definition raised in British English