Confined

Pronunciation: /kənˈfaɪnd/

Definitions of confined

verb confined is a past participle form of the verb 'confine', which means to restrict or limit within boundaries or a specific space.

Example Sentences

A1 The cat was confined to the house while its owner was away.

A2 The patient felt confined to their hospital bed during recovery.

B1 The students were confined to their desks during the exam.

B2 The criminal was confined to a maximum-security prison for their crimes.

C1 The artist felt confined by the limitations of their medium and sought to experiment with new techniques.

C2 The explorer refused to be confined by the boundaries of the map and ventured into uncharted territory.

Examples of confined in a Sentence

formal The patient was confined to bed rest for a week following the surgery.

informal I feel so confined in this small apartment.

slang I hate being confined to this boring town during the holidays.

figurative Her creativity knows no bounds when she is not confined by rules and regulations.

Grammatical Forms of confined

• past tense: confined
• plural: confines
• comparative: more confined
• superlative: most confined
• present tense: confine
• future tense: will confine
• perfect tense: have confined
• continuous tense: is confining
• singular: confined
• positive degree: confined
• infinitive: to confine
• gerund: confining
• participle: confined

Origin and Evolution of confined

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'confined' originated from the Latin word 'confinis', meaning bordering or neighboring.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'confined' has evolved to not only refer to physical borders or limits, but also to restrictions or limitations in a more abstract sense.