detention
Translation
detention, custody
Examples
He got detention for being late to class.
He got detention for being late to class.
The suspect was held in detention for questioning.
The suspect was held in detention for questioning.
Grammar Patterns
((in detention)) to be held in a place The suspect is in detention.
((get detention)) to receive a punishment at school I got detention for talking in class.
Similar Words
Synonyms: confinement, custody, imprisonment
Etymology
From Latin 'detinere' (to hold back), from 'de-' (away) + 'tenere' (to hold).
Memory Tips
Think of being 'detained' or held back after school as a punishment.