What does enclosed mean?
Enclosed means Contained; held within a container..
Enclosed
/ənˈkloʊzd/ · adjective
Meaning
Contained; held within a container..
Definitions by Sense
- Contained; held within a container.
- Surrounded by a wall, fence or similar barrier.
- (music, of a division within a pipe organ surrounded by a wooden box, one or more sides of which contain slats that can be opened or closed in order to increase or decrease volume) Having closed slats.
- simple past and past participle of enclose
Example Sentences
The gas is completely enclosed within the bottle.
an enclosed garden
Synonyms for enclosed
Antonyms for enclosed
Related Words
Word Forms
- more enclosed
- most enclosed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for enclosed?
Common synonyms include included, bounded, confined, encircled.
What is the opposite of enclosed?
Possible antonyms include unenclosed.
How do you use enclosed in a sentence?
The gas is completely enclosed within the bottle.
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