detention
Translation
detention
Examples
He got a detention for being late.
He got a detention for being late.
The suspect was held in detention.
The suspect was held in detention.
Grammar Patterns
((to get a)) detention He got a detention for being late.
((to be in)) detention The suspect was held in detention.
Similar Words
Synonyms: confinement, custody, punishment
Etymology
From Latin 'detinere' (to hold back), from 'de-' (away) + 'tenere' (to hold).
Memory Tips
To 'detain' someone is to 'hold' them back, so 'detention' is the state of being held back.