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captured
KAP-shd
Captured (adj) means Seized, taken prisoner, or recorded. Example: “The captured soldiers were held until the war ended.”
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Seized, taken prisoner, or recorded.
"The captured soldiers were held until the war ended."
"The captured footage showed the storm approaching the coast."
"The captured butterfly was released unharmed back into the garden."
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Rhymes for captured
uncured
figured
injured
assured
secured
insured
scoured
coloured
favoured
tortured
measured
honoured
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Frequently asked questions
What does “captured” mean?
The word “captured” means seized, taken prisoner, or recorded.
How do you pronounce “captured”?
“Captured” is pronounced KAP-shd (/ˈkæp.ʃɚd/ in IPA).
How do you use “captured” in a sentence?
Here is “captured” used in a sentence: “The captured soldiers were held until the war ended.”
What part of speech is “captured”?
“Captured” is an adjective.
Is “captured” a common word?
“Captured” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What does 'captured' mean?
'Captured' describes something that has been seized or taken by force, such as a captured soldier or captured territory. It also means recorded or preserved — a moment captured on camera, or data captured by a sensor. The common thread is that something has been caught and is now held.
What is the opposite of 'captured'?
When it refers to a prisoner, the opposites are 'freed,' 'released,' or 'escaped.' When it refers to territory or an object, the opposite is 'lost' or 'surrendered.' In the sense of recording something, there is no exact opposite, though 'missed' or 'unrecorded' can apply.
What is the difference between 'captured' and 'captivated'?
Though they share a root, 'captured' means physically seized, taken prisoner, or recorded, while 'captivated' means charmed or fascinated. An audience can be captivated by a show, but a fugitive is captured by police. One word holds the body or the image; the other holds attention.
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