confined

Everyday

1. Kept inside a small or closed space (a confined space). tree →
2. Kept from going somewhere (confined to bed). tree →
3. Limited to a particular area or group (The problem is confined to one class). tree →
4. Past form of confine: to keep someone or something within limits. tree →

In the lessons

In safety: «confined spaces» like tanks or tunnels are dangerous because of bad air. In health: confined to bed when ill. In formal language: «confined to» means only in. Phrases: confined to barracks, confined space.

Examples

• The pup was confined to the kitchen at night. tree →
• Never play in confined spaces like old fridges. tree →
• She was confined to bed with flu. tree →
• The flood was confined to the low part of town. tree →
• The prisoners were confined to their cells. tree →
• The fire was confined to one room. tree →
• A FOX saw a Lion confined in a cage, and standing near him, bitterly reviled him. tree →

Note

Followed by «to»: confined to. Noun: confinement. Verb: confine; the noun «the confines» means limits (within the confines of the school).