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released

/rɪˈliːst/ Top 39

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The word 'released' signifies making something public, available, or free from restraint.

Palabra en 30 segundos

Made public or available.
Allowed to be seen or known.
Set free from confinement.

Overview

1Overview: The word 'released' is the past tense and past participle of the verb 'release'. It signifies the act of making something public, setting something free, or allowing something to be known or experienced. It's a versatile word used in various contexts, from product launches and media to animal welfare and legal situations.

1Usage Patterns: 'Released' is commonly used when something is officially made available. This can apply to tangible items like movies, music albums, books, or software. It also applies to information, such as news reports or official statements. Furthermore, it's used when something or someone is freed from a restriction, such as a prisoner being released from jail or a bird being released into the wild. The passive voice ('was released', 'has been released') is very common because often the focus is on the item or person being made available or freed, rather than the entity doing the releasing.

1Common Contexts: You'll frequently encounter 'released' in discussions about entertainment (new movie released, album released), technology (software update released), news (report released, statement released), and legal/social issues (prisoner released, statement released by authorities). It's also used in a more literal sense with animals (dog released from shelter) or even abstract concepts (energy released).

Similar Words Comparison:

Published: Often used for books, articles, or research that are made available to the public, usually in print or online. While a book is 'released' by a publisher, the act of making it available to readers is often described as 'published'.

Launched: Typically used for new products, services, or initiatives that are introduced to the market or public with a degree of fanfare or a specific event. A product might be 'released' to manufacturing, but it is 'launched' to the public.

Freed: Emphasizes the act of liberation from captivity, restraint, or a difficult situation. While a prisoner is 'released', they are specifically 'freed' from confinement. A bird might be both 'released' and 'freed' into its natural habitat.

Ejemplos

The band's new album was released last Friday.

everyday

Le nouvel album du groupe est sorti vendredi dernier.

The government has released new guidelines on public health.

formal

Le gouvernement a publié de nouvelles directives sur la santé publique.

They finally released the dog from the shelter into a loving home.

informal

Ils ont finalement libéré le chien du refuge dans un foyer aimant.

The scientific paper detailing the experiment's results was released to the public.

academic

L'article scientifique détaillant les résultats de l'expérience a été rendu public.

Colocaciones comunes

officially released officiellement publié/sorti

newly released nouvellement sorti

released to the public rendu public

released from prison libéré de prison

Frases Comunes

released date

date de sortie

released on bail

libéré sous caution

released into the wild

relâché dans la nature

Se confunde a menudo con

released vs relieved

'Relieved' means to feel less worried or anxious. 'Released' means to set free or make available.

released vs resent

'Resent' means to feel bitterness or indignation about an injury or insult. 'Released' has to do with making something available or setting something free.

Patrones gramaticales

Subject + was/is/has been + released + [prepositional phrase (e.g., 'from', 'to')] Subject + released + Object

How to Use It

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Notas de uso

The passive voice ('was released', 'has been released') is very common when discussing items or people becoming available or free. Ensure the context clarifies whether something is being made public or physically set free. It is generally neutral in formality but can lean slightly formal when referring to official statements or products.

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Errores comunes

Avoid using 'released' when you simply mean 'created' or 'made'. The word implies a transition from a state of being held back or unavailable to being accessible. Confusing it with 'relieved' is also common; remember 'released' is about freedom or availability, while 'relieved' is about feeling less worried.

Tips

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Think of making things available

When you hear 'released', think of something that was previously unavailable now becoming accessible to a wider audience or environment.

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Check the context carefully

The exact meaning of 'released' depends heavily on what is being released – a movie, a prisoner, a statement, or a breath of air all have slightly different implications.

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Media and product availability

In popular culture, 'released' is a key term for when new music, films, and video games become available for purchase or viewing.

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Origen de la palabra

The word 'release' comes from the Old French 'relaisser', meaning 'to let go' or 'to give back'. It's formed from 're-' (again, back) and 'laisser' (to let, to allow).

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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, the 'release' of a highly anticipated film, music album, or book is a significant cultural event, often accompanied by marketing campaigns and public excitement.

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Truco para recordar

Imagine a bird flying out of a cage – it is 'released'. Think of a movie coming out of the cinema's vault – it is also 'released'. Both involve freedom and availability.

Preguntas frecuentes

4 preguntas

No, 'released' can refer to physical items like movies or products, but also to abstract things like information, energy, or even emotions.

'Published' specifically refers to making written works like books or articles available to the public. 'Released' is broader and can apply to many things, including music, films, software, and news.

Yes, it's commonly used when someone is allowed to leave a place of detention, such as a prison or hospital, or when a hostage is set free.

Often, yes. The word implies that something was previously contained, restricted, or not yet available, and is now being made accessible or free.

Ponte a prueba

fill blank

Choose the best word to complete the sentence.

The highly anticipated movie was ______ yesterday to much excitement.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: released

'Released' is the most appropriate word for making a movie available to the public.

multiple choice

Select the sentence that correctly uses the word 'released'.

Which sentence uses 'released' correctly?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: The bird was released from its cage.

This sentence correctly uses the passive voice ('was released') to show the bird being freed from confinement.

sentence building

Arrange the words to form a grammatically correct sentence using 'released'.

Arrange: album / new / the / was / today / released

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: The new album was released today.

This sentence follows standard English word order for a passive statement about the album's availability.

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Summary

The word 'released' signifies making something public, available, or free from restraint.

Made public or available.
Allowed to be seen or known.
Set free from confinement.

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Think of making things available

When you hear 'released', think of something that was previously unavailable now becoming accessible to a wider audience or environment.

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Check the context carefully

The exact meaning of 'released' depends heavily on what is being released – a movie, a prisoner, a statement, or a breath of air all have slightly different implications.

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