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armed

[ɑːmd]

armed Definition

  • 1equipped with or carrying a weapon or weapons
  • 2having the necessary military training or equipment for war or combat

Using armed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "armed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The police officers were armed with guns.

  • Example

    The soldiers were heavily armed and ready for battle.

  • Example

    The bank robbers were armed and dangerous.

  • Example

    The security guard was unarmed and unable to defend himself.

armed Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with armed

  • a warning that someone is carrying a weapon and may be willing to use it

    Example

    The suspect is considered armed and dangerous, do not approach him.

  • the military organizations responsible for the defense of a country

    Example

    He joined the armed forces after finishing high school.

  • the act of stealing from a person or place using a weapon

    Example

    The convenience store was robbed at gunpoint in an armed robbery.

Origins of armed

from Old English 'armian', meaning 'to arm'

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Summary: armed in Brief

'Armed' [ɑːmd] means equipped with or carrying a weapon or weapons, or having the necessary military training or equipment for war or combat. It is often used to describe police officers, soldiers, or criminals who carry weapons. Phrases like 'armed and dangerous' warn that someone is carrying a weapon and may be willing to use it, while 'armed robbery' refers to stealing using a weapon.