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electrified

Electrified (adjective) means Converted to run on electricity, especially referring to rail lines. Example: “The railway line was electrified in the 1960s.”

adjective
1
Converted to run on electricity, especially referring to rail lines.
"The railway line was electrified in the 1960s."
2
Filled with sudden excitement.
"The crowd was electrified by the final goal."

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In plain EnglishMade to run on electricity, or figuratively, filled with excitement.

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Antonyms

non-electrified nonelectrified unelectrified

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Frequently asked questions

What does “electrified” mean?

The word “electrified” means converted to run on electricity, especially referring to rail lines. In plain terms, made to run on electricity, or figuratively, filled with excitement.

How do you use “electrified” in a sentence?

Here is “electrified” used in a sentence: “The railway line was electrified in the 1960s.”

What is the opposite of “electrified”?

The opposite of “electrified” — its antonyms — are non-electrified, nonelectrified and unelectrified.

What part of speech is “electrified”?

“Electrified” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “electrified” have?

“Electrified” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: converted to run on electricity, especially referring to rail lines.

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