adj
gated
GAY-tihd
Gated (adj) means Fitted with a gate, or having restricted, controlled access. Example: “They live in a gated community with a security guard at the entrance.”
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Fitted with a gate, or having restricted, controlled access.
"They live in a gated community with a security guard at the entrance."
"a gated community; a source control system with gated check-ins"
How to use gated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving a gate, or (of a neighborhood) with controlled entry.
Common pairings
gated community
gated entrance
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Rhymes for gated
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What does “gated” mean?
The word “gated” means fitted with a gate, or having restricted, controlled access. In plain terms, having a gate, or (of a neighborhood) with controlled entry.
How do you pronounce “gated”?
“Gated” is pronounced GAY-tihd (/ˈɡeɪtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “gated” in a sentence?
Here is “gated” used in a sentence: “They live in a gated community with a security guard at the entrance.”
What part of speech is “gated”?
“Gated” is an adjective.
