adjective

published

PUHB-lihsht

adjective

Made available for sale or reading by the general public.

"The published version differs slightly from the original manuscript."

"This is her first published novel."

How to Use Published

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAlready put out for the public — printed, released, or posted.

Common pairings

published author previously published widely published

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The _____ version differs slightly from the original manuscript.

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