Meaning & use
intermediate
Occurring at a middle stage or level, between something basic and something advanced.
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After finishing the beginner course, she moved on to the intermediate class.
An intermediate step in the reaction produces a compound that quickly breaks down further.
A note on using this word
Intermediate is common in education and skill levels, describing progress between basic and expert stages.
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