armed
Translation
armed
Examples
The police were armed with guns.
The police were armed with guns.
He was armed with new information.
He was armed with new information.
Grammar Patterns
armed with ((sth.)) carrying weapons or having them available The police were armed with guns.
Similar Words
Synonyms: equipped, weaponized; Antonyms: unarmed, defenseless
Etymology
From the verb 'to arm', meaning to supply with weapons. The '-ed' suffix indicates a past participle used as an adjective.
Memory Tips
Think of someone carrying 'arms' (weapons) in their 'arms' (limbs). The connection helps to remember the meaning.