Captured Meaning and Definition

Word: Captured

How to pronounce: ˈkæpʧəd

How to pronounce: ˈkæpʧə

Verb

Definitions:

1. Take into one's possession or control by force.

Example sentences: "The island was captured by Australian forces in 1914"

2. Record accurately in words or pictures.

Example sentences: "She did a series of sketches, trying to capture all his moods"

3. Cause (data) to be stored in a computer.

Example sentences: "These allow users to capture, edit, and display geographic data"

4. Absorb (an atomic or subatomic particle)

Example sentences: "The free electrons were moving too rapidly to be captured by nuclei"

5. (of a stream) divert the upper course of (another stream) by encroaching on its catchment area.

Example sentences: "Long ago, another stream captured the headwaters of the Wind Gap stream, leaving the gap high and dry."

Noun

Definitions:

1. The action of capturing or of being captured.

Example sentences: "The capture of the city"

Synonyms:

arrested

caught

apprehended

imprisoned

jailed

Synonyms:

grab

catch

seize

grasp

recapture

intercept

entrap

nab

snatch

usurp

take over

snap

grabber

seizure

take possession

trapping

gripping device

snag

take prisoner

gaining control

nail

carry away

captivate

bewitch

enchant

carry

fascinate

grapple

trap

hook

snare

collect

draw

gain

acquire

obtain

get

make

reap

procure

conquer

win

captive

charm

secure

Antonyms:

provide

give

miss

skip

free

Derivations:

capturing

capture

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Captured in Other Languages...

Spanish: Capturar

German: Gefangengenommen

French: Capturer

Italian: Catturare

Turkish: Esir