walled
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /wɔld/
KK: /wɔld/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that is surrounded or enclosed by a wall.
Example
The old castle was walled off from the outside world.
Conversation
Have you seen that new café with the walled garden?
Yeah, I love how it feels so private and cozy!
I think it’s a great spot to relax, especially in the summer.
Absolutely! The walled design really adds to the charm.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
enclosed
surrounded
immured
Antonyms
open
unfenced
exposed
verb
Definition
To enclose or surround an area with a wall or walls.
Example
The castle was walled to protect it from invaders.
Tense Forms
Past: walled
Past Participle: walled
Conversation
Did you see how they walled off that area in the park?
Yeah, I noticed that too! It looks really different now.
I wonder why they decided to walled it off like that.
Root Explanation
Walled → It is formed from "wall" (from Old English *weall*, meaning a structure built to enclose or protect) and "-ed" (a suffix used to form the past participle). The word "walled" means having walls or being enclosed by walls.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'wall' as a protective structure, and when something is 'walled', it means it is surrounded or enclosed by that protective barrier.
Visually Confused Words
waled
unwalled
willed
palled
galled
balled
allied
wale