wired

1. 1
   adjective

   Set up with wires to connect to power or other electronic devices.

   Like a house with pipes already in place, but for electricity instead of water.

   The new house came fully wired for high-speed internet.

   All the rooms are wired for sound and lighting controls.

   Similarconnected, networked

   Oppositewireless, cordless

2. 2
   adjectiveslang

   Feeling very excited and unable to calm down or relax.

   Like a spring wound too tight, ready to jump at any moment.

   After three cups of coffee, she felt totally wired.

   The kids were too wired to sleep after the party.

   Similarjittery, hyper, jumpy, edgy, overexcited

   Oppositecalm, relaxed, mellow

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3. 3
   verb

   Simple past and past participle of wire. Use this form when the action already happened.

   The electrician wired the whole house in two days.

   They wired the alarm to the front door before leaving.

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4. 4
   adjectivecolloquial

   Connected to the internet and able to go online.

   Like a phone that can reach the whole world through one connection.

   The whole campus is wired, so students can study anywhere.

   Their new café is wired for free internet access.

   Similaronline, connected, networked

   Oppositeoffline

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5. 5
   adjective

   Carrying a hidden device that secretly records what people say.

   Like wearing a tiny hidden microphone under your shirt.

   The informant was wired before meeting the gang.

   Police sent in an officer who was wired the whole time.

   Similarbugged, miked, tapped

6. 6
   adjective

   Held together or made stronger with wire.

   Like tying a loose branch to a stake, but using wire instead of string.

   The broken fence post was wired to keep it standing.

   Her jaw was wired shut for six weeks after the surgery.

   Similarbound, tied, secured

7. 7
   adjectiveslang

   Fully figured out and completely understood.

   Like knowing a path so well you could walk it with your eyes closed.

   After weeks of practice, she had the routine wired.

   Don't worry, I've got this part wired.

   Similarnailed, sorted, down

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8. 8
   adjective

   Having stiff, rough feathers that feel like thin wire.

   Like a brush with stiff bristles instead of soft hair.

   The wired feathers on the bird's neck stood up stiffly.

   Some breeds have wired feathers that feel rough to the touch.

   Similarwiry, bristly, stiff

   Oppositesoft, downy

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9. 9
   adjectiveslang

   In poker, having a pair with one card face up and one face down.

   Like having two matching cards, but keeping one of them a secret.

   His kings were wired, with one card showing and one hidden.

   When your pair is wired, only you know your real strength.

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10. 10
    adjectiveslang

    In poker, having three matching cards as your first three cards.

    Like getting three matching pieces at the very beginning of a game.

    He had wired eights on the very first deal.

    Getting threes wired at the start almost guarantees a strong hand.

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