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UK//wɪər træpt//US//wɪr træpt//

Meaning of We're trapped

Being confined or unable to escape from a place or situation.

In simple words: We can't escape.

We're trapped in a sentence

  • In the storm, we realized we're trapped with no way out.
  • The car crash meant we're trapped until help arrives.
  • After the building collapse, we felt we're trapped under the rubble.
  • In this forest, we're trapped without a map.
  • During the game, we shouted, 'We're trapped!' as the time ran out.

How to use We're trapped

Used in situations of being stuck or confined. Appropriate in both serious and casual contexts, usually implying urgency.

Grammar pattern

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Memory hint

Think of a bird in a cage saying, 'We're trapped!'

Related words

Collocations with We're trapped

  • be trapped
  • feel trapped
  • get trapped

Synonyms for We're trapped

  • confined
  • caught
  • ensnared
  • cornered
  • imprisoned

Common mistakes with We're trapped

  • Misusing 'trapped' in non-confining contexts, like emotional situations.
  • Confusing 'trapped' with similar words like 'caught' without understanding nuances.
  • 'We are trapping' instead of 'We're trapped' when describing a current situation.

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Frequently asked questions about We're trapped

What does We're trapped mean?

We can't escape.

What is the definition of We're trapped?

Being confined or unable to escape from a place or situation.

How do you use We're trapped in a sentence?

In the storm, we realized we're trapped with no way out.

Can you give another example of We're trapped?

The car crash meant we're trapped until help arrives.

What are synonyms for We're trapped?

Common alternatives include confined, caught, ensnared, cornered, imprisoned.

What words go with We're trapped?

It commonly pairs with be trapped, feel trapped, get trapped.

What are common mistakes when using We're trapped?

Misusing 'trapped' in non-confining contexts, like emotional situations. Confusing 'trapped' with similar words like 'caught' without understanding nuances. 'We are trapping' instead of 'We're trapped' when describing a current situation.

How do you pronounce We're trapped?

US: //wɪr træpt//, UK: //wɪər træpt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use We're trapped?

Used in situations of being stuck or confined. Appropriate in both serious and casual contexts, usually implying urgency.