arced Meaning & Definition
What Does Arced Mean?
Arced is used as a verb meaning to form an electric arc see arc:1. It is also used to mean to follow an arc-shaped course.
Arced in Brief
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /-ɑː(ɹ)kt/ |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | bowed, arcuate and arciform |
| Antonyms | straightened and straighten |
| First known use | 1883 |
Arced Definition (Verb)
- to form an electric arc see arc:1
- to follow an arc-shaped course
The ball arced across the sky.
- to throw, hit, or kick (something, such as a ball) on a high, arc-shaped course
After driving into the long rough, he reached for a 4-wood and arced the ball just wide of the green.
Synonyms of Arced
Antonyms of Arced
Arced in a Sentence
The ball arced across the sky.
After driving into the long rough, he reached for a 4-wood and arced the ball just wide of the green.
the ball arced toward the batter and nearly hit him
Word Forms & Grammar
arced
arc·ing
arc
arcing
arcs
arced (comparative more arced, superlative most arced)
Words That Rhyme With Arced
Origin of Arced
see arc:1
First Known Use
1883
Arced Pronunciation
Arced is pronounced /-ɑː(ɹ)kt/ and has 1 syllable.
Arced: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is arced?
Arced is a verb.
What is another word for arced?
Close synonyms of arced are bowed, arcuate and arciform. See the full list of arced synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of arced?
Words opposite in meaning to arced are straightened and straighten.