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armed

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈɑɹmd// UK //ˈɑːmd// armed Archaic General-service

v. carrying a weapon, such as a gun or a knife. It can also describe something that has tools or equipment to protect itself.

v. equipped with weapons or protective gear; possessing the necessary tools or information for a specific task. Often used in a military or security context.


SIMPLE

The security guard is armed and ready for duty.

CONTEXTUAL

Police officers arrived at the scene after reports of an armed robbery at the local bank.

COMPLEX

The negotiators entered the room armed with a wealth of data and several alternative proposals to ensure the discussion remained productive despite the tension.

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Etymology 1

From arm (“to equip with a weapon”) + -ed.

Etymology 2

From arm (“the upper limb of the body”) + -ed.

Usage

Typically used before a noun or after a linking verb. When used figuratively to mean 'provided with', it is followed by the preposition 'with'.

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