confined
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /kənˈfaɪnd/
KK: /kənˈfaɪnd/
adjective
Definition
Limited in space or movement; restricted to a certain area or situation.
Example
The patient was confined to her bed due to illness.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more confined
Superlative: most confined
Conversation
I feel so confined in this small apartment sometimes.
I get that; it can be tough to find space to breathe.
Yeah, especially when the weather is nice outside.
Maybe we should plan a day out in the park to escape a bit!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
restricted
limited
bound
Antonyms
free
unrestricted
liberated
verb
Definition
To restrict or limit someone or something to a certain area or space.
Example
The patient was confined to her bed due to illness.
Tense Forms
Past: confined
Past Participle: confined
Conversation
I felt so confined in that small room during the meeting.
I can imagine! Those spaces can be really uncomfortable.
Yeah, I prefer open areas where I can move around freely.
Root Explanation
Confined → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "finire" (meaning to limit or end). The word "confined" means limited or restricted within certain boundaries or limits.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'together' ('con-') within 'limits' ('finire') — that's why confined means being restricted within boundaries.
Visually Confused Words
unconfined
conine
unconfine
reconfine
cornified
cornfield
convinced
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