confine
12 synonyms and 1 antonym for confine, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To keep someone or something within certain limits or a restricted space.
Synonyms
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Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
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Antonyms
How to use confine
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
confined to a room
confine yourself to
confined space
Etymology
From Middle French confiner, from Latin confīnis, "bordering" — from con- + fīnis ("boundary, end").
Full origin of confine →Frequently asked questions
What does “confine” mean?
The word “confine” means to keep someone or something within certain limits or a restricted space. In plain terms, to restrict something or someone to a limited space, scope, or set of boundaries.
How do you pronounce “confine”?
“Confine” is pronounced kuhn-FYN (/kənˈfaɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “confine” in a sentence?
Here is “confine” used in a sentence: “The patient was confined to bed for a week.”
What part of speech is “confine”?
“Confine” is a verb.
Where does the word “confine” come from?
The word “confine” comes from Latin. From Middle French confiner, from Latin confīnis, "bordering" — from con- + fīnis ("boundary, end").
