gunned
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɡʌnd/
KK: /gʌnd/
adjective
Definition
Having guns or being armed with guns.
Example
The soldiers were gunned and ready for battle.
Conversation
Did you see that new action movie last night?
Yeah, it was crazy! I loved how the main character was so gunned up with weapons.
Right? It made the fight scenes really intense.
Definitely! I can't believe how realistic the special effects were.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
armed
loaded
equipped
Antonyms
unarmed
defenseless
vulnerable
verb
Definition
To shoot someone or something with a firearm.
Example
The police gunned down the suspect during the chase.
Tense Forms
Past: gunned
Past Participle: gunned
Conversation
Did you see how fast he gunned it down the street on his bike?
Yeah, I was surprised he didn't crash!
I thought he was going to hit that car for sure.
Root Explanation
The word 'gunned' originates from the verb 'gun', which comes from the Old English 'gunne', meaning a type of cannon or firearm. The suffix '-ed' indicates the past tense or past participle form. Therefore, 'gunned' refers to the action of having used a gun or firearm.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word for a type of firearm, 'gunne', to remember that 'gunned' means having used a gun.
Visually Confused Words
ginned