armed
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1 carrying weapons (adj.) B1 Intermediatecarrying or using weapons, especially guns.
equipped with weaponry, typically firearms; often used to describe military or criminal contexts.
ExampleThe bank was robbed by two armed men wearing masks.
ExampleThe security detail remained armed throughout the diplomatic summit, maintaining a visible presence at every entrance to the compound.
- weaponed
- fortified
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2 prepared with information (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediatehaving the information or tools you need to do something well.
furnished with necessary information, data, or resources to achieve a specific purpose.
ExampleArmed with the right facts, she was able to win the argument easily.
ExampleArmed with a comprehensive market analysis, the CEO felt confident enough to propose a significant expansion into the European sector.
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3 ready for use (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediate Technicaldescribes a device or machine that is turned on and ready to work.
describes a mechanism, such as an alarm or explosive, that has been activated or made ready for immediate operation.
ExampleThe security alarm is now armed and will go off if the door opens.
ExampleThe technician confirmed that the safety protocols were bypassed and the device was fully armed for the pressure test.
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4 having thorns (adj.) C2 Proficiency Technical Botanyhaving sharp parts like thorns or prickles.
possessing protective structures such as thorns, spines, or prickles.
ExampleBe careful when pruning the roses because the stems are heavily armed.
ExampleThe species is easily identified by its armed petioles, which serve as a primary defense mechanism against local herbivores.
- thorny
- spiny
From arm (“to equip with a weapon”) + -ed.
From arm (“the upper limb of the body”) + -ed.
- Adjectivearmed
- Adjectiveunarmed