Arrested or Arested
“Arrested” is correct; “arested” is missing ‘r’.
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arested
Incorrect spelling - “Arested” is a misspelling missing one ‘r’.
"arested" is a common misspelling of "arrested". Always use "arrested" when referring to the correct word.
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arrested
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Arrested” means taken into custody.
Definition of arrested
"arrested": “Arrested” means taken into custody.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for arrested
- • detained
- • caught
Usage Examples
"Correct:" He was arrested.
"Correct:" Police arrested him.
"Correct:" They arrested suspects.
"Correct:" Arrested for theft.
"Incorrect:" He was arested.
"Incorrect:" Police arested him.
Notes:
- • Double ‘r’.
- • Past tense.
- • Common typo.
- • From arrest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why is arested wrong?
A: Missing ‘r’.
Q: Correct spelling?
A: Arrested.
Summary
Use “arrested.”