# detained

Pronunciation: say "di-TAYND" /dɪˈteɪnd/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of detain. — simple past and past participle of detain
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of detain. Use this form for keeping someone or something from leaving in the past.
   - _Border agents detained the travelers until their documents were verified._
   - _The suspect was detained overnight before being released without charge._

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