unfenced

Thân thiện

The children played in the unfenced meadow.

Definition

Adjective: - Not enclosed by a fence: Describes an area of land, property, or boundary that is open and lacks a surrounding fence, hedge, or wall for enclosure or demarcation.

Usage

The adjective "unfenced" is used to describe the physical state of a piece of land. It is typically placed before a noun or used after a linking verb like "is," "was," or "remains." It often implies a lack of a barrier that might otherwise contain animals, mark a boundary, or provide security.

Examples

• The unfenced pasture allowed the cattle to roam freely.
• Their property line is unfenced, making it hard to see where our yard ends.
• We prefer an unfenced garden to maintain a more open, natural look.

Advanced Usage

• "to leave something unfenced": To deliberately choose not to erect a fence around an area.
  • The farmer left the back field unfenced to encourage wildlife movement.

Variants and Related Words

• Fence (noun/verb): The barrier whose absence defines "unfenced."
• Unenclosed (adjective): A close synonym, meaning not closed in or fenced. (Note: "unenclosed" can have a broader meaning, including not being surrounded by walls or buildings).
• Open (adjective): Can be used in a similar context (e.g., open range, open land).

Synonyms

• Open
• Unenclosed
• Unbounded (in the specific context of lacking a physical boundary)

Antonyms

• Fenced
• Enclosed
• Hedged
• Walled

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not enclosed by a fence