Proved has 2 different meanings across 1 category:
Adjective
Verb
1
simple past tense and past participle of prove
"The new evidence proved that he was innocent."
In plain English: To prove something means to show that it is true by giving evidence.
"The tests proved that the new medicine works effectively against viruses."
Adjective
1
established beyond doubt
"a proven liar"
"a Soviet leader of proven shrewdness"
Example Sentences
"The tests proved that the new medicine works effectively against viruses."
verb
"The new medicine proved effective in treating the patients quickly."
verb
"His theory proved correct when the experiment yielded positive results."
verb
"She proved her worth by finishing the project ahead of schedule."
verb