arrested
word · lemma: arrest
Definition
Past form of 'arrest'. It means that police took someone into custody because they believe the person committed a crime.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in legal or police contexts: 'be arrested', 'get arrested', 'arrested for theft'. More formal than general verbs like 'stop' or 'catch'. 'Arrested' can also rarely mean 'stopped' in formal phrases like 'arrested development', but that is a different meaning.
Example Sentences
The man was arrested by the police last night.
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She was arrested for stealing a bike.
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Two people were arrested after the fight.
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He got arrested for drunk driving, and now he might lose his license.
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I couldn't believe my neighbor was arrested right outside our building.
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If he hadn't been arrested, nobody would have known about the scam.
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