arrested
|ar-rest-ed|
B1
/əˈrɛstɪd/
(arrest)
seize or stop
Etymology
Etymology Information
'arrest' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'arester,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'rester' meant 'to stop or remain.'
Historical Evolution
'arester' transformed into the Middle English word 'arresten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'arrest.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to stop or remain,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to seize or detain someone.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'arrest'.
The suspect was arrested by the police.
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Adjective 1
describing someone or something that has been stopped or detained.
The arrested development of the project was concerning.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45