Confine
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To restrict or keep something or someone within set limits or boundaries.
“The doctor advised him to confine his physical activity to short gentle walks for the first week.”
Pronunciation
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/kənˈfaɪn/
Syllables
con·fine
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