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To limit or restrict something's freedom, capacity, or action.
In simple words: To limit or restrict something.
Constrain in a sentence
- The budget will severely constrain our project options.
- They were constrained by the rules of the game.
- Various factors can constrain a person’s decision-making.
- Her injury constrained her from participating in the marathon.
- Time constraints made it impossible to complete the task.
How to use Constrain
Use 'constrain' in contexts where limitations are imposed intentionally. Avoid in casual or colloquial speech.
Grammar pattern
constrain + object
Memory hint
Think of 'constrain' as 'con-strain' — imagine a person straining under a heavy weight.
Related words
Collocations with Constrain
- constrain resources
- constrain choices
- constrain behavior
- constrain development
- constrain growth
Common mistakes with Constrain
- Confused with 'restrain' — they have different meanings.
- Mistakenly use it with non-animate objects.
- Omitting the object when using 'constrain'.
Compare Constrain with Restrict, Limit, Bound, Confine, Inhibit
Constrain appears in
Constrain in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يقيّد
لتحديد أو تقييد شيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সীমাবদ্ধ করা
কোনো কিছু সীমিত বা সীমাবদ্ধ করা।
- GermanDeutsch
einschränken
Etwas einschränken oder beschränken.
- SpanishEspañol
Restringir
Limitar o restringir algo.
- Persianفارسی
محدود کردن
محدود کردن یا محدود کردن چیزی.
- FrenchFrançais
Contrainte
Limiter ou restreindre quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बाँधना, रोकना, सीमित करना
किसी चीज़ को सीमित या प्रतिबंधित करना।
- ItalianItaliano
Limitare, Vincolare, Costringere
Limitare o restringere qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Restringir, Limitar
Limitar ou restringir algo.
- RussianРусский
Ограничивать
Ограничивать что-то.
- Urduاردو
روکنا، محدود کرنا
کسی چیز کو محدود کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
限制
限制或约束某事。
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Frequently asked questions about Constrain
What does Constrain mean?
To limit or restrict something.
What is the definition of Constrain?
To limit or restrict something's freedom, capacity, or action.
How do you use Constrain in a sentence?
The budget will severely constrain our project options.
Can you give another example of Constrain?
They were constrained by the rules of the game.
What are synonyms for Constrain?
Common alternatives include restrict, limit, bound, confine, inhibit.
What is the opposite of Constrain?
Opposite meanings include liberate, free, allow.
What words go with Constrain?
It commonly pairs with constrain resources, constrain choices, constrain behavior, constrain development, constrain growth.
What are common mistakes when using Constrain?
Confused with 'restrain' — they have different meanings. Mistakenly use it with non-animate objects. Omitting the object when using 'constrain'.
How do you pronounce Constrain?
US: //kənˈstreɪn//, UK: //kənˈstreɪn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Constrain?
Use 'constrain' in contexts where limitations are imposed intentionally. Avoid in casual or colloquial speech.
What CEFR level is Constrain?
"Constrain" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.