Definitions and Examples of armed, loaded, dangerous
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Equipped with weapons, such as guns or knives.
Example
The police officers were armed with pistols and batons to handle the rioters.
Containing ammunition or explosive material.
Example
The truck was carrying a loaded cargo of fireworks that could explode if mishandled.
Likely to cause harm, injury, or damage.
Example
The wild animals in the forest can be dangerous if approached without caution.
Key Differences: armed vs loaded vs dangerous
- 1Armed refers to being equipped with weapons, while loaded refers to containing ammunition or explosive material.
- 2Dangerous is a more general term that describes anything that is likely to cause harm, while armed and loaded specifically refer to weapons and ammunition.
Effective Usage of armed, loaded, dangerous
- 1Law Enforcement: Use armed to describe suspects who are carrying weapons.
- 2Military: Use loaded to describe weapons that are ready to fire.
- 3Safety: Use dangerous to warn people about potential hazards.
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Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Armed refers to being equipped with weapons, loaded refers to containing ammunition, and dangerous describes anything that is likely to cause harm. Use these words in law enforcement, military, and safety contexts to communicate effectively.
