verb
Uncommon
flanked
flangkt
Flanked (verb) means Positioned on either side of someone or something, especially as an escort or for support. Example: “The president walked in flanked by two bodyguards.”
verb
1
Positioned on either side of someone or something, especially as an escort or for support.
"The president walked in flanked by two bodyguards."
"The old house was flanked by tall oak trees on both sides."
2
Attacked or approached from the side, especially in a military maneuver.
"The scouts warned that enemy troops had flanked their position."
How to use flanked
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving something positioned on both sides, or attacked from the side.
Common pairings
flanked by guards
flanked on both sides
flanked the enemy
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more flanked
- Superlative
- most flanked
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Rhymes for flanked
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What does “flanked” mean?
The word “flanked” means positioned on either side of someone or something, especially as an escort or for support. In plain terms, having something positioned on both sides, or attacked from the side.
How do you pronounce “flanked”?
“Flanked” is pronounced flangkt (/flæŋkt/ in IPA).
How do you use “flanked” in a sentence?
Here is “flanked” used in a sentence: “The president walked in flanked by two bodyguards.”
What part of speech is “flanked”?
“Flanked” is a verb.
Is “flanked” a common word?
“Flanked” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “flanked” have?
“Flanked” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: positioned on either side of someone or something, especially as an escort or for support.
