prison

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prison is part of the Basic English 850.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Noun 2.1 Synonyms 2.2 Antonyms 2.3 Related words

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Singular prison

Plural prisons

1. A place for people who break the law.

   Her brother is in prison.

2. A place you cannot escape from.

   He is in a prison of his own mind.

[change] Synonyms

• (place for lawbreakers) jail, penitentiary
• (place you cannot escape from) confinement

[change] Antonyms

• (place you cannot escape from) freedom, liberty

[change] Related words

• imprison
• prisoner