shielded
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈʃiːldɪd/
KK: /ˈʃildɪd/
adjective
Definition
Protected from harm or danger, often by a barrier or covering.
Example
The shielded area was safe from the storm's strong winds.
Conversation
I feel like my new phone is really shielded from any damage.
That's great! A durable phone is a must these days.
Yeah, I dropped it a couple of times, and it survived perfectly.
Awesome! It's nice to have something that keeps you shielded from accidents.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
protected
guarded
sheltered
Antonyms
exposed
vulnerable
unprotected
verb
Definition
To protect someone or something from harm or danger.
Example
The soldiers shielded the civilians from the attack.
Tense Forms
Past: shielded
Past Participle: shielded
Conversation
Did you see how they shielded the car from the storm?
Yeah, that was smart thinking on their part!
I wish I had thought of that before my car got damaged.
Root Explanation
Shielded → It is formed from "shield" (from Old English *scield*, meaning a protective device) and "-ed" (a suffix indicating past tense or completed action). The word "shielded" means having been protected or defended by a shield.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'shield' as a protective device, and remember that 'shielded' means having been protected by it.
Visually Confused Words
unshielded
shelled
shelder
shedded
fielded
childed