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UK//wiːv bɪn ˈkɪdnæpt//US//wiv bɪn ˈkɪdnæpt//

Meaning of We've been kidnapped

A statement indicating that people have been forcibly taken.

In simple words: We have been taken against our will.

We've been kidnapped in a sentence

  • In the movie, we've been kidnapped by a group of masked strangers.
  • The police confirmed that we've been kidnapped and are working to find us.
  • Many stories start with the phrase: 'We've been kidnapped, and we need to escape.'
  • On the news, they reported that we've been kidnapped for ransom.
  • When they woke up in the van, they realized we've been kidnapped.

How to use We've been kidnapped

Used to describe an abduction situation. It's serious and should be used when discussing real or fictional narratives of kidnapping.

Grammar pattern

standalone statement

Memory hint

Imagine someone shouting for help after being taken away by a stranger.

Related words

Collocations with We've been kidnapped

  • we've been kidnapped
  • been kidnapped for ransom
  • have been kidnapped
  • kidnapped by someone
  • if we've been kidnapped

Synonyms for We've been kidnapped

  • abducted
  • captured
  • taken hostage
  • snatched
  • secured forcibly

Common mistakes with We've been kidnapped

  • Confused with 'abducted' vs 'kidnapped'. Both mean taken against will, but 'kidnapped' is more common.
  • Incorrect usage in non-serious contexts, as it downplays the seriousness of actual kidnapping.
  • Using passive voice incorrectly; ensure it's clear the subject is affected.

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Frequently asked questions about We've been kidnapped

What does We've been kidnapped mean?

We have been taken against our will.

What is the definition of We've been kidnapped?

A statement indicating that people have been forcibly taken.

How do you use We've been kidnapped in a sentence?

In the movie, we've been kidnapped by a group of masked strangers.

Can you give another example of We've been kidnapped?

The police confirmed that we've been kidnapped and are working to find us.

What are synonyms for We've been kidnapped?

Common alternatives include abducted, captured, taken hostage, snatched, secured forcibly.

What words go with We've been kidnapped?

It commonly pairs with we've been kidnapped, been kidnapped for ransom, have been kidnapped, kidnapped by someone, if we've been kidnapped.

What are common mistakes when using We've been kidnapped?

Confused with 'abducted' vs 'kidnapped'. Both mean taken against will, but 'kidnapped' is more common. Incorrect usage in non-serious contexts, as it downplays the seriousness of actual kidnapping. Using passive voice incorrectly; ensure it's clear the subject is affected.

How do you pronounce We've been kidnapped?

US: //wiv bɪn ˈkɪdnæpt//, UK: //wiːv bɪn ˈkɪdnæpt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use We've been kidnapped?

Used to describe an abduction situation. It's serious and should be used when discussing real or fictional narratives of kidnapping.