abducted
Abducted (adj) means having been taken away by force; kidnapped. Example: “The abducted hiker was found safe two days later.”
How to use abducted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes someone who has been kidnapped.
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What does “abducted” mean?
The word “abducted” means having been taken away by force; kidnapped. In plain terms, describes someone who has been kidnapped.
How do you pronounce “abducted”?
“Abducted” is pronounced ab-DUHK-tihd (/æbˈdʌktɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “abducted” in a sentence?
Here is “abducted” used in a sentence: “The abducted hiker was found safe two days later.”
What part of speech is “abducted”?
“Abducted” is an adjective.
Is “abducted” a common word?
“Abducted” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between abducted and kidnapped?
Abducted and kidnapped both describe being taken away by force and are used interchangeably in most everyday contexts. Kidnapped is the more common word in casual speech, while abducted often appears in more formal, legal, or news reporting contexts.
Can abducted be used to describe animals or objects, not just people?
Abducted is normally used to describe people who have been taken away by force. Using it for animals or objects would be unusual and is not standard usage; "stolen" or "taken" would be the natural choice for non-human subjects.
Is abducted only used for children?
No, abducted can describe anyone taken away by force, regardless of age. It is commonly used for children in news stories, but it applies equally to adults who are forcibly taken.