insured
word · lemma: insure
/ˌɪnˈʃʊɹd/
in-SHURD
/ɪnʃˈɔːd/
in-SHAWD
Definition
Someone or something that is protected by an insurance policy, usually against damage, loss, or accident.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used to describe people, objects, or businesses covered by insurance. Common in legal, financial, and medical contexts. Can be used as an adjective ('insured car') or as a noun ('the insured'). Not to be confused with 'ensure' (guarantee).
Spanish: aseguradoPortuguese (BR): seguradoPortuguese (PT): seguradoChinese (Simplified): 投保的Chinese (Traditional): 投保的Hindi: बीमितArabic: مؤَمَّنBengali: বীমাকৃতRussian: застрахованныйJapanese: 保険に入ったVietnamese: được bảo hiểmKorean: 보험에 든Turkish: sigortalıUrdu: بیمہ شدہIndonesian: diasuransikan
Example Sentences
This car is insured against theft.
basic
Only insured patients can receive this treatment.
basic
Are your valuables insured?
basic
He made sure his business was fully insured before opening.
natural
Not everyone on the trip was insured, so we had to be extra careful.
natural
If your package isn’t insured, you might not get compensation if it’s lost.
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