confines
word · lemma: confine
Definition
The boundaries or limits of a place, idea, or situation. Often refers to the borders within which something exists or is restricted.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in formal or written English, especially about limits of spaces or abstract things. Common in phrases like 'within the confines of...' or 'beyond the confines of...' Rarely used as a verb in modern English.
Spanish: límites - confinesPortuguese (BR): limites - fronteiras (figurado)Portuguese (PT): limites - fronteiras (figurado)Chinese (Simplified): 界限 - 局限Chinese (Traditional): 界限 - 局限Hindi: सीमाएँ - हदेंArabic: حدود - نطاق
Example Sentences
We must stay within the confines of the park.
basic
The prisoners lived within strict confines.
basic
She works within the confines of the law.
basic
Sometimes creativity really thrives when you’re pushed by the confines of a deadline.
natural
He feels trapped by the confines of small-town life.
natural
Within the confines of this conversation, let’s keep things honest.
natural