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sequestered

Sequestered (adj) means Kept apart or isolated from others, often deliberately. Example: “The jury was sequestered in a hotel for the duration of the trial.”

adj

Kept apart or isolated from others, often deliberately.

"The jury was sequestered in a hotel for the duration of the trial."

"She spent the summer in a sequestered cabin, far from any town."

How to use sequestered

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In plain EnglishShut away or kept isolated, either by force of circumstance or by choice.

Common pairings

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Word forms

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Antonyms

unsequestered

Related words

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Rhymes for sequestered

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sequestered” mean?

The word “sequestered” means kept apart or isolated from others, often deliberately. In plain terms, shut away or kept isolated, either by force of circumstance or by choice.

How do you use “sequestered” in a sentence?

Here is “sequestered” used in a sentence: “The jury was sequestered in a hotel for the duration of the trial.”

What is the opposite of “sequestered”?

The opposite of “sequestered” — its antonyms — is unsequestered.

What part of speech is “sequestered”?

“Sequestered” is an adjective.

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