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Meaning of Confines
The primary meaning of the word "confines" refers to the boundaries or limits of a place or area.
Definitions
- The boundaries or limits of a place or area
- * A restricted or enclosed space
- * The state of being confined or restricted
Etymology of Confines
The word "confines" originates from the Latin "confinis," meaning "bordering, adjacent," which is a combination of "con-" (together) and "finis" (boundary or end)
Historically, the word has been used to describe physical boundaries, such as geographical borders, as well as metaphorical boundaries, such as restrictions on freedom or movement
Example Uses
- The city's confines are marked by a river to the north and a highway to the south
- * The prisoner was held within the confines of the jail cell
- * The company's confines are limited to the local market
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
freedom
liberty
openness
expansiveness
spaciousness
breadth
depth
width
height
limitless
boundless
endless
infinite
unrestricted
unconfined
unrestrained
unbounded
unlimited
unenclosed