English Explanatory Dictionary

detained

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Delayed or held back; kept from proceeding.
  2. Held in custody or confinement.
verb
  1. simple past and past participle of detain

Pronunciation

en-us-detained.ogg /dɪˈteɪnd/

Word forms

detained

Synonyms

delayed hindered impeded retarded

Derived words

undetained
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