adj Uncommon
abducted
ab-DUHK-tihd
Abducted (adj) means having been taken away by force; kidnapped. Example: “The abducted hiker was found safe two days later.”
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Having been taken away by force; kidnapped.
"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.