wired
1 antonyms and opposites of wired, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Connected by wires to a power source, network, or other equipment.
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How to use wired
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From wire plus the adjective-forming suffix -ed.
Full origin of wired →Frequently asked questions
What does “wired” mean?
The word “wired” means connected by wires to a power source, network, or other equipment. In plain terms, connected by wires — or, informally, jittery and overstimulated.
How do you pronounce “wired”?
“Wired” is pronounced weye-uhd (/waɪɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “wired” in a sentence?
Here is “wired” used in a sentence: “The office is fully wired for high-speed internet.”
What is another word for “wired”?
Words with a similar meaning to “wired” include corded.
What is the opposite of “wired”?
The opposite of “wired” — its antonyms — is wireless.
What part of speech is “wired”?
“Wired” is an adjective.
Is “wired” a common word?
“Wired” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “wired” have?
“Wired” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: connected by wires to a power source, network, or other equipment.
What does it mean when someone says they feel wired?
When used informally about a person, wired means extremely tense, alert, or overstimulated, often as a result of caffeine or adrenaline. It describes a jittery, hard-to-relax state rather than a physical connection.
What is the difference between wired and wireless?
Wired means connected by physical wires to a power source, network, or other equipment, while wireless means connected without any physical cable, typically using radio signals such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
What does it mean to say someone was wired in a crime context?
In this informal sense, wired means secretly fitted with a hidden microphone, typically to record a conversation, as in 'the informant was wired for the meeting.'