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ARMED

(adj., verb)

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There are 10 meanings of the word Armed.

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Armed - as an adjective

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

Example: "Armed robbery"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unarmed10

Having arms or arms as specified; used especially in combination

Example: "The many-armed goddess shiva"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
armless9

(used of plants and animals) furnished with bristles and thorns

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unarmed10

Armed - as a verb

To take by the arm; to take up in one's arms.

To supply with armour or (later especially) weapons.

Example: "The king armed his knights with swords and shields."

To prepare a tool or a weapon for action; to activate.

Example: "Remember to arm the alarm system before leaving for work."

To cover or furnish with a plate, or with whatever will add strength, force, security, or efficiency.

Example: "To arm the hit of a sword; to arm a hook in angling"

To furnish with means of defence; to prepare for resistance; to fortify, in a moral sense.

To take up weapons; to arm oneself.

To fit (a magnet) with an armature.

Example Sentences

"The armed security guard patrolled the premises to ensure safety."
"The police officer was armed with a taser and pepper spray."
"The soldiers advanced cautiously, armed with rifles and grenades."
"The thief fled the scene when he realized the homeowner was armed."
"The bank robber demanded money while holding an armed weapon."
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Word Game Points

Is ARMED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, armed is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ARMED has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is ARMED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, armed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ARMED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is ARMED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, armed is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ARMED has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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