arrested
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /əˈrɛstɪd/
KK: /əˈrɛstɪd/
adjective
Definition
Having been stopped or prevented from developing.
Example
The arrested development of the project was due to lack of funding.
Conversation
I feel like my plans have been arrested lately.
Yeah, it seems like everything is on hold right now.
It's frustrating because I was really excited about them.
I get it; sometimes we just need to be patient and wait.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
detained
stopped
halted
Antonyms
released
freed
unhindered
verb
Definition
To take someone into custody by legal authority, usually because they are suspected of committing a crime.
Example
The police arrested the suspect after a long investigation.
Tense Forms
Past: arrested
Past Participle: arrested
Conversation
Did you hear that Tom got arrested last night?
Really? I can't believe it! What happened?
Apparently, he was caught driving without a license.
Root Explanation
Arrested → It is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "restare" (meaning to stop or remain). The word "arrested" means to be stopped or held in place, often in a legal context.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'stopped' ('restare') as someone comes 'to' you ('ad-') — that's why arrested means to be stopped or held.
Visually Confused Words
unarrested
garreted
crested
arrased
armrest