Confines Meaning in English

word · lemma: confine

US

ˈkɑnˌfaɪnz/, /kənˈfaɪnz

KAHN-fynz or kuhn-FYNZ

UK

ˈkɒnˌfaɪnz

KON-fynz

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 - confines
• Portuguese (BR): limites - fronteiras (figurado)
• Portuguese (PT): limites - fronteiras (figurado)
• Chinese (Simplified): 界限 - 局限
• Chinese (Traditional): 界限 - 侷限
• Hindi: सीमाएँ - हदें
• Arabic: حدود - نطاق
• Bengali: সীমা - পরিসীমা
• Russian: границы - пределы
• Japanese: 範囲 - 制限
• Vietnamese: ranh giới - giới hạn
• Korean: 경계 - 한계
• Turkish: sınır - sınırlar
• Urdu: حدود - پابندیاں
• Indonesian: batas - lingkup

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