Cool MateMeaning of Jail
In simple words: A place where people are kept if they break the law.
Jail in a sentence
- She spent a year in jail.
- He has been released from jail.
- a ten-year jail sentence
- Britain’s overcrowded jails
- He's gone to jail for fraud.
- His lawyer worked hard to keep him out of jail.
- How long has she been in jail?
- He avoided jail by pleading insanity.
- She could be out of jail in two years.
- He was held overnight at the county jail.
How to use Jail
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Generally appropriate when discussing crime and punishment, but avoid in light-hearted conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'jailbird' trapped in a cage.
Related words
Collocations with Jail
Synonyms for Jail
- detention center
- correctional facility
- lockup
- gaol
Opposites of Jail
Common mistakes with Jail
- Confused with 'prison'; jail is usually for short-term detainment.
- Used incorrectly as a verb; 'to jail' is less common.
- Mixing up terms like 'jail' and 'lockup'; while similar, they have different connotations.
Jail appears in
Jail in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
سجن
مكان بيحبسوا فيه الناس لو خالفوا القانون.
- Bengaliবাংলা
জেল
এমন একটি জায়গা যেখানে আইন ভঙ্গ করলে মানুষকে আটকে রাখা হয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Gefängnis
Ein Ort, wo Leute eingesperrt werden, wenn sie was Verbotenes tun.
- SpanishEspañol
Cárcel
Un lugar donde meten a la gente si se porta mal y rompe la ley.
- Persianفارسی
زندان
جایی که افراد را نگه میدارند اگر قانون را بشکنند.
- FrenchFrançais
Prison
Un endroit où l'on enferme les gens qui ont enfreint la loi.
- Hindiहिन्दी
जेल
एक ऐसी जगह जहाँ कानून तोड़ने वाले लोगों को रखा जाता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Prigione, galera
Un posto dove vengono tenute le persone se infrangono la legge.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Cadeia, Prisão
Um lugar onde as pessoas ficam presas se quebrarem a lei.
- RussianРусский
Тюрьма
Место, где держат людей, если они нарушили закон.
- Urduاردو
جیل، قید، جیل خانہ
ایک ایسی جگہ جہاں قانون توڑنے والوں کو رکھا جاتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
监狱
A place where people are kept if they break the law.
More words like Jail
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Jail
What does Jail mean?
A place where people are kept if they break the law.
What is the definition of Jail?
a prison
How do you use Jail in a sentence?
She spent a year in jail.
Can you give another example of Jail?
He has been released from jail.
What are synonyms for Jail?
Common alternatives include detention center, correctional facility, lockup, gaol.
What is the opposite of Jail?
Opposite meanings include freedom, liberation, release.
What words go with Jail?
It commonly pairs with city, county, local, go to, put somebody in, send somebody to, sentence, term, time, at a/the jail, in (a/the) jail.
What are common mistakes when using Jail?
Confused with 'prison'; jail is usually for short-term detainment. Used incorrectly as a verb; 'to jail' is less common. Mixing up terms like 'jail' and 'lockup'; while similar, they have different connotations.
How do you pronounce Jail?
US: /["/dʒeɪl/"]/, UK: /["/dʒeɪl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Jail?
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Generally appropriate when discussing crime and punishment, but avoid in light-hearted conversations.
What CEFR level is Jail?
"Jail" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.