Grade 4

captive

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(cap-tive) 2 syllables

Definition

adjective. held as a prisoner or confined.

Example Sentence

The soldiers held the enemies captive.

More Example Sentences

The captive animals need a safe home.

Synonyms

prisoner; confined; trapped

Antonyms

free; liberated; released

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Rhymes

  • captive

  • adaptive
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