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Meaning of fenced
The primary meaning of the word "fenced" is to surround or enclose something with a fence or other barrier.
Etymology of fenced
The word "fenced" comes from the Old English word "fencan", which means to surround with a fence or enclosure
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to describe the act of surrounding or enclosing something with a physical barrier
Over time, the word has also taken on figurative meanings, such as being restricted or limited in some way
Synonyms
enclosed
surrounded
bounded
barred
blocked
walled
barred
shielded
protected
secured
safeguarded
defended
enclosed
ringed
circled
hemmed
confined
restricted
limited
obstructed
impeded
hindered
blocked
sealed
shut
closed
locked
gated
barricaded
fortified
strengthened
reinforced
supported
guarded
watched
surveilled
enclosed
fenced
walled
palisaded
picketed
railed
parapeted
breastworked
stockaded
intrenched
Definitions
- Surrounded or enclosed with a fence or other barrier
- Provided with a fence or other barrier for protection, marking, or separation
- Restricted or limited in some way, as if by a fence or barrier
Usage Examples
- The garden was fenced to keep out rabbits and other pests
- The area was fenced off for construction, and pedestrians were diverted
- The company's profits were fenced in by high operating costs and low demand
Antonyms
unfenced
open
unrestricted
unblocked
unbarred
unguarded
unprotected
vulnerable
exposed
accessible
unconfined
unlimited
free
clear
unobstructed
unimpeded
unhindered
unsealed
unshut
unclosed
unlocked
ungated
unfortified
weakened
unsupported
unwatched
unguarded