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Meaning of the word armed in English

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armed

US /ɑːrmd/
UK /ɑːmd/
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Adjective

1.

equipped with or carrying a weapon or weapons

Example:
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The police officer was heavily armed.
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They were armed with rifles and pistols.
Synonym:
weaponized equipped
Antonym:
unarmed
2.

having a particular type of arm or arms

Example:
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The chair has armed supports.
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She wore a dress with long, armed sleeves.

Verb

provide with a weapon or weapons

Example:
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The rebels were armed by a foreign power.
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He armed himself with a stick before entering the cave.
Synonym:
equip furnish supply
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