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Meaning of gated
The primary meaning of the word "gated" is to be controlled or restricted by a gate or barrier, either physical or metaphorical.
Etymology of gated
The word "gated" comes from the Old English word "geat", meaning gate or barrier, and the suffix "-ed", which forms the past tense or past participle of verbs
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe physical barriers, and its meaning has expanded to include metaphorical barriers and restrictions
Synonyms
restricted
locked
barred
secured
fenced
enclosed
controlled
limited
confined
guarded
protected
defended
shielded
walled
blocked
obstructed
impeded
hindered
barred
shut
closed
sealed
fastened
bolted
chained
padlocked
barricaded
forbidden
prohibited
excluded
denied
refused
rejected
restricted
censored
screened
filtered
regulated
monitored
supervised
patrolled
watched
observed
inspected.
Definitions
- Having a gate or barrier, especially one that controls or restricts access
- Restricted or controlled, especially by a gate or barrier
- (Of a community or development) having a gate or barrier that controls access, typically for security or exclusivity
Usage Examples
- The gated community had a 24-hour security patrol to ensure residents' safety
- The website had a gated system, requiring users to log in before accessing certain features
- The gated area of the park was closed to the public during the festival
Antonyms
open
unrestricted
uncontrolled
unlimited
unconfined
unguarded
unprotected
undefended
unshielded
unwalled
unblocked
unobstructed
unimpeded
unhindered
unbarred
unshut
unclosed
unsealed
unfastened
unbolted
unchained
unpadlocked
unforbidden
unprohibited
unexcluded
unDenied
unrefused
unrejected
unregulated
unmonitored
unsupervised
unpatrolled
unwatched
unobserved
uninspected.