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confine

/kənˈfaɪn/
con · fine kən · ˈfaɪn
English Definition
v. to keep someone or something within limits
中文释义
限制,禁闭
Significado en Español
limitar, confinar
한국어 뜻
제한하다, 가두다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
giới hạn, giam giữ
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Example Sentence

The patient was confined to bed for a week.

这位病人卧床休息了一周。

Synonyms
restrict limit enclose
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “confine”:

  1. A free
  2. B release
  3. C expand
  4. D restrict
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D — restrict. “confine” means v. to keep someone or something within limits

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

During the fierce storm, the family had to ______ the excited dog to the kitchen.

  1. A release
  2. B free
  3. C liberate
  4. D confine
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D — confine. “confine” means v. to keep someone or something within limits

Common questions about “confine”

What does “confine” mean?

confine — v. to keep someone or something within limits. In Chinese: 限制,禁闭.

How do you pronounce “confine”?

confine is pronounced /kənˈfaɪn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: con · fine.

How do you use “confine” in a sentence?

The patient was confined to bed for a week. (这位病人卧床休息了一周。)

What are synonyms for “confine”?

restrict, limit, enclose — all close in meaning to confine (v. to keep someone or something within limits).

Is “confine” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. confine appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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