detained Meaning & Definition
/dɪˈteɪnd/
What Does Detained Mean?
Detained is used as an adjective meaning Delayed or held back; kept from proceeding. It is also used to mean Held in custody or confinement. As a verb, it means simple past and past participle of detain. As a verb, it means To keep someone from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention.
Detained: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //dɪˈteɪnd// |
| Syllables | 1 |
Detained Definition (Adjective)
- Delayed or held back; kept from proceeding.
The detained train finally arrived hours late.
- Held in custody or confinement.
He remained detained pending trial.
Detained as a Verb
- simple past and past participle of detain
Verb
- To keep someone from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention.
- To put under custody.
- To keep back or from; to withhold.
- To seize goods for official purposes.
Synonyms of Detained
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Detained synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Detained
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Detained in a Sentence
The detained train finally arrived hours late.
He remained detained pending trial.
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Detained
How Do You Say Detained?
Detained is pronounced //dɪˈteɪnd// and has 1 syllable.