armed
word · lemma: arm
Definition
Having a weapon or weapons. It is often used for people, groups, or forces carrying guns or other weapons, and can also describe actions taken with weapons involved.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used in news, police, military, and security contexts: 'armed robbery', 'armed guard', 'armed forces'. It usually suggests real danger, especially with guns. Don't confuse it with the verb phrase 'armed with', which can also mean 'equipped with' something non-violent, as in 'armed with information'.
Example Sentences
They told us not to go near the car because the suspect might be armed.
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The police said the man was armed.
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Two armed guards stood at the door.
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The robber was armed with a knife.
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It turned out the man wasn't armed, but everyone was scared at first.
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This was treated as an armed robbery, so the response was immediate.
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