Forearmed

Pronunciation: /fɔr.ɑrmd/

Definitions of forearmed

adjective having been prepared or armed in advance

Example Sentences

A1 She was forearmed with knowledge before taking the test.

A2 The hikers were forearmed with water bottles and snacks for their journey.

B1 The team was forearmed with a detailed plan before starting the project.

B2 The detective was forearmed with evidence to solve the case.

C1 The negotiator was forearmed with information about the other party's demands.

C2 The lawyer was forearmed with legal precedents to argue the case in court.

Examples of forearmed in a Sentence

formal It is always better to be forearmed with knowledge before making any important decision.

informal I like to be forearmed with snacks before going on a road trip.

slang He always makes sure to be forearmed with his comebacks during an argument.

figurative Being forearmed with a positive attitude can help you face any challenge.

Grammatical Forms of forearmed

• past tense: forearmed
• plural: forearmed
• comparative: more forearmed
• superlative: most forearmed
• present tense: forearm
• future tense: will forearm
• perfect tense: have forearmed
• continuous tense: is forearming
• singular: forearmed
• positive degree: forearmed
• infinitive: to forearm
• gerund: forearming
• participle: forearmed

Origin and Evolution of forearmed

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'forearmed' is derived from the Middle English term 'forearmen' which means to prepare or equip oneself in advance.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'forearmed' has retained its original meaning of being prepared or equipped in advance, but it may also connote a sense of readiness or anticipation in modern usage.