Cool MateMeaning of Arrested
Taken into custody by law enforcement for committing a crime.
In simple words: Taken by the police because of a crime.
Arrested in a sentence
- The suspect was arrested after the police found evidence of the crime.
- She was arrested for theft when she tried to leave the store without paying.
- The man was arrested last night during a drug bust at his apartment.
- He was finally arrested after being on the run for two years.
- The protestors were arrested for blocking the street without a permit.
How to use Arrested
Used in legal contexts; less common in everyday conversation unless discussing crime. Not typically used in a figurative sense.
Grammar pattern
arrest + object
Memory hint
Think of a 'rest' where someone is held down; they are 'arrested'.
Related words
Collocations with Arrested
- arrested for a crime
- arrested by police
- arrested without a warrant
- arrested on suspicion
- arrested during a raid
Synonyms for Arrested
- apprehended
- captured
- detained
- taken
- seized
Opposites of Arrested
- released
- freed
- liberated
Common mistakes with Arrested
- Confused with 'detained'; 'arrested' implies formal charge.
- Use of 'arrested' in non-legal contexts is rare.
- Incorrect verb tense, e.g., saying 'was arresting' instead of 'was arrested'.
Arrested appears in
Arrested in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تم القبض عليه
أخذته الشرطة بسبب جريمة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
গ্রেফতার
অপরাধের জন্য পুলিশ কর্তৃক আটক।
- GermanDeutsch
Verhaftet
Von der Polizei wegen eines Verbrechens mitgenommen.
- SpanishEspañol
Arrestado
Llevado por la policía por un crimen.
- Persianفارسی
بازداشت شده
توسط پلیس به خاطر یک جرم گرفته شده است.
- FrenchFrançais
Arrêté
Pris par la police à cause d'un crime.
- Hindiहिन्दी
गिरफ्तार
अपराध के कारण पुलिस द्वारा पकड़ा गया।
- ItalianItaliano
Arrestato
Preso dalla polizia per un crimine.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Preso
Levado pela polícia por causa de um crime.
- RussianРусский
Арестован
Задержан полицией из-за преступления.
- Urduاردو
گرفتار کیا گیا
پولیس نے جرم کی وجہ سے پکڑ لیا۔
- Chinese中文
被捕
因为犯罪被警察带走了。
More words like Arrested
- AddressA1
details of where somebody lives or works and where letters, etc. can be sent
- Not even a trace of __
There is absolutely nothing remaining.
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Indicates that someone has been absent for a considerable time.
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Expresses regret for not recognizing something sooner.
- There'd come a day
An expression indicating that a future time will arrive.
- When you'd be gone
A time in the future when someone will not be present.
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Frequently asked questions about Arrested
What does Arrested mean?
Taken by the police because of a crime.
What is the definition of Arrested?
Taken into custody by law enforcement for committing a crime.
How do you use Arrested in a sentence?
The suspect was arrested after the police found evidence of the crime.
Can you give another example of Arrested?
She was arrested for theft when she tried to leave the store without paying.
What are synonyms for Arrested?
Common alternatives include apprehended, captured, detained, taken, seized.
What is the opposite of Arrested?
Opposite meanings include released, freed, liberated.
What words go with Arrested?
It commonly pairs with arrested for a crime, arrested by police, arrested without a warrant, arrested on suspicion, arrested during a raid.
What are common mistakes when using Arrested?
Confused with 'detained'; 'arrested' implies formal charge. Use of 'arrested' in non-legal contexts is rare. Incorrect verb tense, e.g., saying 'was arresting' instead of 'was arrested'.
How do you pronounce Arrested?
US: //əˈrɛstɪd//, UK: //əˈrɛstɪd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Arrested?
Used in legal contexts; less common in everyday conversation unless discussing crime. Not typically used in a figurative sense.