adjective
gunned
guhnd
Gunned (adjective) means Fitted or armed with guns. Example: “The heavily gunned patrol boat escorted the convoy.”
adjective
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Fitted or armed with guns.
"The heavily gunned patrol boat escorted the convoy."
How to use gunned
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEquipped with guns.
Common mistake
Also common as the past tense of the verb "gun" in phrases like "gunned down" (shot and killed) or "gunned the engine" (revved it hard).
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Rhymes for gunned
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What does “gunned” mean?
The word “gunned” means fitted or armed with guns. In plain terms, equipped with guns.
How do you pronounce “gunned”?
“Gunned” is pronounced guhnd (/ɡʌnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “gunned” in a sentence?
Here is “gunned” used in a sentence: “The heavily gunned patrol boat escorted the convoy.”
What part of speech is “gunned”?
“Gunned” is an adjective.
