B1adjectiveeducationacademic
US/ˌɪn.tərˈmiː.di.ət/
UK/ˌɪn.təˈmiː.di.ət/
at a middle level, between beginner and advanced, or between two stages
In context
I took an intermediate English course before starting IELTS preparation.
This recipe is fine for beginners, but the next one is for intermediate cooks.
The project has three intermediate steps before the final report.
Words that go with intermediate
adjective + noun
- intermediate levelMost students in this class are at an intermediate level.
- intermediate studentsThe book is written for intermediate students of English.
- intermediate stageAt an intermediate stage, the cells begin to change shape.
- upper intermediateShe moved up to the upper intermediate class after six months.
- intermediate stepSaving a draft is a useful intermediate step.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
My English is in intermediate.Correct: My English is at an intermediate level.