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1. Meaning 1 · noun

   A place or institution of confinement, especially of long-term confinement for those convicted of serious crimes or otherwise considered undesirable by the government.

   “The cold stone walls of the prison had stood for over a century.”

2. Meaning 2 · noun

   Confinement in prison.

   “Prison was a harrowing experience for him.”

3. Meaning 3 · noun

   Any restrictive environment, such as a harsh academy or home.

   “The academy was a prison for many of its students because of its strict teachers.”

4. Meaning 4 · verb

   To imprison.

How this word is used

• Everyday “The cold stone walls of the prison had stood for over a century.”
• General “Prison was a harrowing experience for him.”
• General “The academy was a prison for many of its students because of its strict teachers.”

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