Cool MateMeaning of Captive
In simple words: Being held or kept in one place and unable to leave.
Captive in a sentence
How to use Captive
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'captive' as 'captured' - someone who can't get away.
Related words
Collocations with Captive
- captive audience
- captive animal
- captive market
Synonyms for Captive
- imprisoned
- enslaved
- trapped
- confined
Opposites of Captive
- free
- liberated
- unconfined
Common mistakes with Captive
- Confused with 'captivated' which means fascinated or charmed.
- Omitting the context of being unable to leave, leading to misinterpretation.
- Using it only for people, rather than animals or objects.
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Captive in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
أسير
محتجز أو مُحتفظ به في مكان واحد وغير قادر على المغادرة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বন্দী
এক জায়গায় আটকে রাখা বা রাখা এবং ছেড়ে যেতে অক্ষম।
- GermanDeutsch
Gefangen
An einem Ort festgehalten oder aufbewahrt und nicht in der Lage zu gehen.
- SpanishEspañol
Cautivo
Estar retenido o mantenido en un lugar y no poder irse.
- Persianفارسی
اسیر
در یک مکان نگه داشته شده و ناتوان از ترک آن.
- FrenchFrançais
Captif
Être détenu ou gardé en un lieu et incapable de partir.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कैदी
किसी एक जगह पर रखा जाना और वहां से निकल न पाना।
- ItalianItaliano
Prigioniero, Cattività
Essere tenuto o trattenuto in un posto e non poter uscire.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Cativo
Sendo mantido ou retido em um lugar e incapaz de sair.
- RussianРусский
Пленник, в плену
Того держат или оставляют на одном месте, и он не может уйти.
- Urduاردو
قیدی، اسیر
کسی جگہ پر روکا ہوا یا رکھا ہوا اور جانے سے قاصر۔
- Chinese中文
被囚禁的
被限制在一个地方，无法离开。
More words like Captive
- Trapped
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- CorpseB1
The dead body of a human or animal.
- TypicalA2
Representing the usual characteristics of a particular group or situation.
- VaporB1
A gaseous state of a substance that is typically liquid at room temperature.
- TraditionA2
A custom or belief passed down over time within a group.
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Frequently asked questions about Captive
What does Captive mean?
Being held or kept in one place and unable to leave.
What is the definition of Captive?
Held prisoner or confined; unable to escape.
How do you use Captive in a sentence?
The captive animals in the zoo seem to miss their natural habitat.
Can you give another example of Captive?
Many soldiers were held as captive during the war.
What are synonyms for Captive?
Common alternatives include imprisoned, enslaved, trapped, confined.
What is the opposite of Captive?
Opposite meanings include free, liberated, unconfined.
What words go with Captive?
It commonly pairs with captive audience, captive animal, captive market.
What are common mistakes when using Captive?
Confused with 'captivated' which means fascinated or charmed. Omitting the context of being unable to leave, leading to misinterpretation. Using it only for people, rather than animals or objects.
How do you pronounce Captive?
US: //ˈkæptɪv//, UK: //ˈkæptɪv//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Captive?
Used to describe animals, people, or situations where someone is trapped or unable to escape.
What CEFR level is Captive?
"Captive" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.