hostages
Translation
hostages
Examples
The terrorists released two of the hostages.
The terrorists released two of the hostages.
All hostages were freed unharmed.
All hostages were freed unharmed.
Grammar Patterns
to release the hostages to set the hostages free The government negotiated to release the hostages.
to take hostages to capture people and hold them as hostages The hijackers have taken hostages.
Similar Words
Synonyms: captives, prisoners
Etymology
The plural form of 'hostage'. The -s suffix indicates more than one.
Memory Tips
This is simply the plural of 'hostage'. Remember to add an 's' for more than one captive person.