adj
Uncommon
chained
chaynd
Chained (adj) means Bound, fastened, or restrained with a chain. Example: “The prisoner was chained to the wall.”
adj
1
Bound, fastened, or restrained with a chain.
"The prisoner was chained to the wall."
"A chained bicycle stood outside the shop."
2
Linked together as part of a connected series.
"The commands are chained together in one script."
How to use chained
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHeld in place by a chain, or joined together in a linked sequence.
Common pairings
chained together
chained to a desk
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What does “chained” mean?
The word “chained” means bound, fastened, or restrained with a chain. In plain terms, held in place by a chain, or joined together in a linked sequence.
How do you pronounce “chained”?
“Chained” is pronounced chaynd (/t͡ʃeɪnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “chained” in a sentence?
Here is “chained” used in a sentence: “The prisoner was chained to the wall.”
What part of speech is “chained”?
“Chained” is an adjective.
Is “chained” a common word?
“Chained” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “chained” have?
“Chained” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: bound, fastened, or restrained with a chain.
