captive
Pronunciation
Adjective
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
Held prisoner or kept confined, unable to leave freely.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
confined
imprisoned
Antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The _____ animals were eventually released back into the wild."
Answer: captive
In your own words, what does "captive" mean?
Held prisoner or kept confined, unable to leave freely.
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