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Vocabulary Entry
confines
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The limits or boundaries of an area.
Example Sentences
"The confines of the garden are marked by a white picket fence."
"She felt trapped within the confines of her small town."
"He made a discovery that went beyond the confines of traditional science."
V
verb
To limit or restrict something within certain bounds.
Example Sentences
"The new rules confine the players to specific areas of the field."
"You should not confine your imagination; let it run free."
"The policy confines access to the building to authorized personnel only."