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- [gey-tid]
- /ˈgeɪ tɪd/
- /ˈgeɪtɪd/
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- [gey-tid]
- /ˈgeɪ tɪd/
Definitions of gated word
- adjective gated (of patterns in a foundry mold) linked by gates. 1
- noun gated a movable barrier, usually on hinges, closing an opening in a fence, wall, or other enclosure. 1
- noun gated an opening permitting passage through an enclosure. 1
- noun gated a tower, architectural setting, etc., for defending or adorning such an opening or for providing a monumental entrance to a street, park, etc.: the gates of the walled city; the palace gate. 1
- noun gated any means of access or entrance: The gate to stardom is talent. 1
- noun gated a mountain pass. 1
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Origin of gated
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1620-30; gate1 + -ed3
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Parts of speech for Gated
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gated popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
gated usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gated
verb gated
- draw — to cause to move in a particular direction by or as if by a pulling force; pull; drag (often followed by along, away, in, out, or off).
- gross — without deductions; total, as the amount of sales, salary, profit, etc., before taking deductions for expenses, taxes, or the like (opposed to net2. ): gross earnings; gross sales.
- gathering — a drawing together; contraction.
- assembly — An assembly is a large group of people who meet regularly to make decisions or laws for a particular region or country.
- crowd — A crowd is a large group of people who have gathered together, for example to watch or listen to something interesting, or to protest about something.
noun gated
- entranced — Held at attention, as if by magic.
- accessed — the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance: They have access to the files.
- barred — having bars or stripes
- exited — Simple past tense and past participle of exit.
- fenced — a barrier enclosing or bordering a field, yard, etc., usually made of posts and wire or wood, used to prevent entrance, to confine, or to mark a boundary.