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Meaning of trapped
The primary meaning of the word "trapped" is to be caught or confined in a place or situation.
Etymology of trapped
The word "trapped" originated from the Old French word "trape", meaning "snare" or "trap", which is derived from the Latin word "trappa", meaning "trap" or "snare"
Historically, the word "trapped" has been used to describe being caught in a physical trap or confined in a small space, but its usage has expanded to include being stuck in a situation or feeling confined emotionally
Synonyms
Definitions
- Caught or confined in a place or situation from which it is impossible or difficult to escape
- Restricted or limited in movement or action
- Caught in a situation from which it is difficult to escape, typically because it is unpleasant or because it is difficult to stop doing something
Usage Examples
- The hikers were trapped in the cave due to the heavy rain and flooding
- She felt trapped in her job and was looking for a way to escape
- The animal was trapped in the snare and needed to be freed
Antonyms
freed
released
liberated
escaped
unrestricted
unconfined
unlimited
unrestricted
unimpeded
unhindered
unblocked
unobstructed
clear
open
accessible
available
unencumbered
unconstrained
unbound
untethered
unshackled