Definitions

confined

[kuhn-fahynd] / kənˈfaɪnd /

ADJECTIVE

limited, enclosed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

circumscribed cramped imprisoned restrained restricted

STRONG

bound chilled compassed cramp detained grounded hampered held hog-tied iced immured incarcerated indisposed invalided jailed pent sick

WEAK

bedfast bedridden bottled-up cooped up flattened out in chains in jail incommodious laid up locked up on ice sealed up shut-in

Antonyms

STRONG

healthy well

WEAK

free liberated unlimited

Example Sentences

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In their eyes, it was never confined to the space itself.

From Los Angeles Times

Ms Zia said at the time that the government was "disconnected" with its people and with its actions had "confined the whole country".

From BBC

She added, however, that the impact would likely be confined to the crypto sector, with no major risk to traditional markets.

From Barron's

The fan passion isn’t confined to visual offerings, but also tantalizing debates.

From Los Angeles Times

To begin with, certain electrons are confined strictly to the top and bottom surfaces of the crystal.

From Science Daily