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confine Definition and Meaning in English (confine definition)

verb
Synonyms:restrictlimitrestrain
Quick Answer • Definition

Confine definition: To keep or restrict someone or something within certain boundaries or limits.

Definitions of Confine

  1. 1verb

    To keep or restrict someone or something within certain boundaries or limits.

  2. 2verb

    To shut or keep someone in a place, especially a prison or a restricted area.

  3. 3noun

    The borders or boundaries of a place, often implying restriction or enclosure.

Example Sentences

“The doctor advised her to confine herself to bed for a few days.”

“The prisoners were confined to their cells.”

“He felt confined by the small apartment.”

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past tenseconfined
present participleconfining
nounconfinement

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Confine definition: To keep or restrict someone or something within certain boundaries or limits.
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