detained

English

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /dɪˈteɪnd/

Adjective

detained

  1. Delayed or held back; kept from proceeding.
    Synonyms: delayed, hindered, impeded, retarded
    The detained train finally arrived hours late.
  2. Held in custody or confinement.
    He remained detained pending trial.

Verb

detained

  1. simple past and past participle of detain

Derived terms

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