Meaning of confined in English

1. Pronunciation

   /kənˈfaɪnd/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   confined

   Definitions

   1. enclosed by a confining fence

   Synonyms

   • enclosed
2. 2. deprived of liberty

   Examples

   • « especially placed under arrest or restraint »

   Synonyms

   • restrained
3. 3. in captivity

   Synonyms

   • unfree

4. Qualitative Adjective

   confined

   Definitions

   1. not free to move about

   Synonyms

   • claustrophobic
   • close
   • confining
   • homebound
   • housebound
   • shut-in
   • pent
   • shut up(p)
   • snowbound
   • weather-bound
   • stormbound

   Antonyms

   • unconfined
5. 2. not invading healthy tissue

   Antonyms

   • invasive