furnished
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈfɜrnɪʃt/
KK: /ˈfɜrnɪʃt/
adjective
Definition
Equipped with furniture or necessary items for use.
Example
The apartment was furnished with modern furniture and appliances.
Conversation
Have you seen the new apartment they rented?
Yeah, I heard it’s really nice and furnished too!
Exactly! I love that it comes with everything included.
That makes moving in so much easier.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
equipped
supplied
outfitted
Antonyms
bare
empty
unfurnished
verb
Definition
To provide or supply something, especially furniture or equipment, to a space or place.
Example
The apartment was furnished with modern furniture and appliances.
Tense Forms
Past: furnished
Past Participle: furnished
Conversation
Did you see how they furnished their new apartment?
Yeah, it looks amazing with all the modern furniture!
I heard they furnished it in just a week.
Root Explanation
Furnished → It is formed from "furnish" (from Old French *furnir*, meaning to supply or provide) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a completed action). The word "furnished" means supplied or provided with necessary items or equipment.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'furnish' meaning to 'supply' something, and remember that 'furnished' means it has been supplied or equipped.
Visually Confused Words
unfurnished
unwished
unfished
undished
finished
unwarnished
unvarnished
untarnished