Meaning & Definition of word "Armed"

Armed

/ɑːrmd/

verb:

  • 1. Past tense and past participle of 'arm'; to equip with weapons.
    • Example: In the 17th century, many countries armed their fleets for colonial expansion.

adjective:

  • 1. Equipped with weapons.
    • Example: The soldiers were armed with rifles and grenades.
  • 2. Having a means of attack or defense.
    • Example: The bank was protected by armed security guards.
  • 3. Prepared or equipped to handle a situation or challenge.
    • Example: She approached the debate armed with facts and statistics.

Etymology

From the Old English 'earmian' meaning to equip with arms.

Common Phrases and Expressions

armed to the teeth:

Fully equipped with weapons, heavily armed.

armed guard:

A security personnel who is equipped with a weapon.

armed services:

The military forces of a country.

Related Words

armament:

Military weapons and equipment.

weapon:

An instrument used for attack or defense.

Slang Meanings of armed

Meaning: Packing heat

Example Sentence: He was packing heat when he went out last night.

Meaning: Heavily strapped

Example Sentence: The gang was heavily strapped for the job.