Arrested or Arested

“Arrested” is correct; “arested” is missing ‘r’.

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.

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.”