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gated

adj · verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈɡeɪtɪd/
  • rhymes with -eɪtɪd
  • homophone: gaited
  • CMU ARPABET: G EY1 T IH0 D Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

adj

Meaning 1

Capable of being switched on and off (normally by means of a signal).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Having a gate or other restricted access.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • a gated community; a source control system with gated check-ins

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adj

Meaning 3

Having a gate of a specified colour.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: government, heraldry, hobbies, lifestyle, monarchy, nobility, politics

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: ungated

4

verb

Meaning 4

simple past and past participle of gate

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, participle, past

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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