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UK//meɪd beɪl//US//meɪd beɪl//

Meaning of Made bail

To pay a sum of money so a person can be released from jail.

In simple words: To pay money so someone can leave jail temporarily.

Made bail in a sentence

  • He finally made bail after spending three nights in jail.
  • She was grateful when her friends helped her make bail.
  • After a long day in court, he was relieved to have made bail.
  • The lawyer assured him that he could make bail quickly.
  • They struggled to gather enough money to make bail for their brother.

How to use Made bail

Often used in legal contexts, especially in informal conversations about someone's legal troubles. Not used in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

made + bail

Memory hint

Think of a 'bail' as a 'friend' who helps someone leave a tough situation.

Related words

Collocations with Made bail

  • make bail
  • unable to make bail
  • made bail successfully

Synonyms for Made bail

  • released
  • let go
  • freed

Common mistakes with Made bail

  • Confused with 'made sale' or other phrases with 'made'.
  • Incorrectly using 'bail' as a noun alone without 'made'.

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Frequently asked questions about Made bail

What does Made bail mean?

To pay money so someone can leave jail temporarily.

What is the definition of Made bail?

To pay a sum of money so a person can be released from jail.

How do you use Made bail in a sentence?

He finally made bail after spending three nights in jail.

Can you give another example of Made bail?

She was grateful when her friends helped her make bail.

What are synonyms for Made bail?

Common alternatives include released, let go, freed.

What words go with Made bail?

It commonly pairs with make bail, unable to make bail, made bail successfully.

What are common mistakes when using Made bail?

Confused with 'made sale' or other phrases with 'made'. Incorrectly using 'bail' as a noun alone without 'made'.

How do you pronounce Made bail?

US: //meɪd beɪl//, UK: //meɪd beɪl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Made bail?

Often used in legal contexts, especially in informal conversations about someone's legal troubles. Not used in formal writing.