enclosed
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ɪnˈkloʊzd/
KK: /ɪnˈkloʊzd/
adjective
Definition
Something that is surrounded or contained within boundaries or limits.
Example
The garden is enclosed by a tall fence.
Conversation
Did you see the garden they have enclosed in that new park?
Yeah, it looks beautiful! I love how they set it up.
I wonder if it's going to have more plants once they finish the enclosed area.
I hope so; it would be nice to have a peaceful spot to relax.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
contained
surrounded
fenced
Antonyms
open
exposed
unfenced
verb
Definition
To put something inside a space or area that is surrounded by something else.
Example
The letter was enclosed in an envelope before being sent.
Tense Forms
Past: enclosed
Past Participle: enclosed
Conversation
Did you see the letter I enclosed in the package?
No, I missed that! What did it say?
It was just a note about the event next week.
Root Explanation
Enclosed → It is formed from "en-" (meaning to cause to be in) and "close" (from Old French *clore*, meaning to shut or close). The word "enclosed" means to cause something to be shut in or surrounded by something else.
Memory Tip
Think of something being 'caused to be in' ('en-') and 'shut' ('close') — that's why enclosed means something is shut in or surrounded.
Visually Confused Words
unenclosed
unclosed
closed
unclose
semienclosed
reclose
inclose