archived
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɑːrˈkaɪvd/
KK: /ɑrˈkaɪvd/
adjective
Definition
Having been stored away for future reference or preservation.
Example
The archived documents are no longer accessible to the public.
Conversation
Have you seen the archived photos from last year's trip?
No, I haven't! Where can I find them?
I think they're stored in that folder we archived on the cloud.
Oh right! I'll check there later.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
stored
saved
preserved
Antonyms
active
current
unarchived
verb
Definition
To store or save documents or data in a place where they can be kept for a long time and accessed later.
Example
The old files were archived to free up space on the server.
Tense Forms
Past: archived
Past Participle: archived
Conversation
Did you see the old files in the cabinet?
Yeah, I was surprised they hadn't been archived yet.
I know, right? We should probably archive them before they take up too much space.
Root Explanation
Archived → It is formed from "archivum" (from Latin, meaning a public record office or a place where records are kept) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a completed action). The word "archived" means that something has been placed in a record-keeping system for future reference or preservation.
Memory Tip
Think of a place where important records are kept ('archivum') and remember that when something is 'archived', it means it has been stored away for future use.
Visually Confused Words
farcied
achieve