fenced
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /fɛnst/
KK: /fɛnst/
adjective
Definition
Surrounded by a barrier or enclosure, typically made of wood or metal, to keep things in or out.
Example
The garden was fenced to protect the flowers from animals.
Conversation
Have you seen the new park they built?
Yeah, I noticed it’s all fenced in now.
I think it’s great for the kids to play safely.
Absolutely! It makes the area feel more secure.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
enclosed
bounded
surrounded
Antonyms
open
unfenced
exposed
verb
Definition
To enclose an area with a barrier, usually made of wood or metal, to keep things in or out.
Example
They fenced the garden to protect the flowers from animals.
Tense Forms
Past: fenced
Past Participle: fenced
Conversation
Did you see how they fenced the new park area?
Yeah, it looks great! It keeps the dogs away from the flowers.
I think it's a smart idea to keep everything safe and tidy.
Root Explanation
Fenced → It is formed from "fence" (from Old French *fens*, meaning a barrier or enclosure) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a completed action). The word "fenced" means having been enclosed or protected by a barrier.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'fence' as a barrier that keeps things in or out, and the '-ed' shows that this action has been completed, meaning something is now enclosed.
Visually Confused Words
unfenced
frenched
ferned
fend
feed