Word: equipped
Pronunciation: /ɪˈkwɪpt/
Stress: i-KWIPt
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Equipped means having the necessary equipment, resources, and skills required for a specific task or activity, being fully prepared or supplied for something.
Derived terms:
- Verb: equipped (simple past and past participle of equip)
Grammar Notes: Equipped is both the adjective form and the past tense of the verb “equip.”
Interesting Fact: The word “equipped” comes from the Latin word “aequippedare,” which means “to furnish” or “to provide with equipment.”
Tips for Learning: To remember the meaning of “equipped,” think of it as “fully equipped” like a soldier with all their gear ready for battle.
Examples:
- Simple: She always makes sure she is equipped with a first aid kit when hiking.
- Medium: The workshop was fully equipped with all the necessary tools for the job.
- Complex: The astronaut was equipped with the latest technology to conduct experiments in space.
Synonyms: prepared, supplied, provided, outfitted
Antonyms: unprepared, unequipped
Common Word Combinations: well-equipped, fully equipped, equipped with
Mini Tasks:
- Make a sentence using the word “equipped.”
- Find a synonym for the word “equipped.”