Meaning & use
confined
Kept within strict limits of space, movement, or scope.
See it in a sentence
The patient was confined to bed for a week after the surgery.
The discussion was confined strictly to budget matters, with no time for other topics.
A note on using this word
Confined is often followed by 'to,' specifying the exact space, activity, or topic within which something is restricted.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
unrestrictedfree
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