intercept
verb (used with object)
to take, seize, or halt (someone or something on the way from one place to another); cut off from an intended destination.
intercepted
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past participleof intercept.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof intercept.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
interceptverb (used with object)to take, seize, or halt (someone or something on the way from one place to another); cut off from an intended destination.
Example Sentences
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Two-way senior standout Avery Olson caught two touchdown passes and intercepted two passes against No. 4 Huntington Beach.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026
A Saudi-led military coalition, which includes Bahrain and Egypt, separately said Tuesday that its air defenses intercepted and destroyed three ballistic missiles launched toward the Eastern Province and four drones targeting the kingdom’s southern region.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense also reported damages following another intercepted Houthi attack.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
Heading into the final 20 minutes, with the match evenly poised 19-17 in Canada's favour, England winger Jess Breach's eyes lit up as she intercepted a pass from Justine Pelletier.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
They managed to get up the stone steps without being intercepted, but as they approached the lifts Harry started to have misgivings.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
