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Word: Confine
Speech Type: Verb
late Middle English (as a noun): from French confins (plural noun), from Latin confinia, from confinis ‘bordering’, from con- ‘together’ + finis ‘end, limit’ (plural fines ‘territory’). The verb senses are from French confiner, based on Latin confinis
kənˈfʌɪn
keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits of (space, scope, or time)
Short Definition:keep or restrict within limits
Examples:- he does not confine his message to high politics
- you've confined yourself to what you know
Word: Confine
Speech Type: Noun
ˈkɒnfʌɪn
the borders or boundaries of a place, especially with regard to their restricting freedom of movement
Short Definition:borders or boundaries
Examples:- within the confines of the hall escape was difficult
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