forearmed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /fɔːrˈɑːrmd/
KK: /fɔrˈɑrmd/
adjective
Definition
Having a specific type of forearm or being prepared in advance for something.
Example
She felt forearmed with all the information before the meeting.
Conversation
I heard you got a new workout routine.
Yeah, I'm trying to get more forearmed for climbing.
That sounds cool! How often do you train now?
I go three times a week, and it's really helping me.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
prepared
ready
armed
Antonyms
unprepared
vulnerable
defenseless
verb
Definition
To be prepared or equipped in advance for a situation or challenge.
Example
She felt forearmed with all the information she had gathered before the meeting.
Tense Forms
Past: forearmed
Past Participle: forearmed
Conversation
Did you manage to finish that project you were working on?
Yeah, I forearmed myself with all the necessary tools and resources.
That's great to hear! I should probably forearm myself for my upcoming presentation too.
Root Explanation
Forearmed → It is formed from "fore-" (meaning before) and "armed" (from Old English "earmian", meaning to equip or prepare). The word "forearmed" means equipped or prepared in advance, suggesting that being forearmed is to be ready before a challenge arises.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'prepared' ('armed') 'before' ('fore-') a situation arises — that's why forearmed means being ready ahead of time.
Visually Confused Words
firearmed
aforenamed
framed
formed
feared