Definitions and Examples of taken, occupied, captured
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Already claimed or in use by someone else.
Example
All the seats were taken when we arrived at the cinema.
Being used by someone or something; not available for use.
Example
The restroom was occupied when I tried to use it.
Taken by force or captured as a prisoner.
Example
The enemy soldiers were captured and taken to a prisoner-of-war camp.
Key Differences: taken vs occupied vs captured
- 1Taken refers to something that has already been claimed or used by someone else.
- 2Occupied describes something that is currently being used or not available for use.
- 3Captured implies that something has been taken by force or as a prisoner.
Effective Usage of taken, occupied, captured
- 1Real Estate: Use these antonyms to describe the availability of properties.
- 2Travel: Use these antonyms to describe the availability of seats, rooms, and other facilities.
- 3Military: Use captured to describe the taking of enemy soldiers or territory.
Remember this!
The antonyms of untaken describe a state where something is not available or free to use. Taken refers to something that has already been claimed, occupied describes something that is currently being used, and captured implies that something has been taken by force or as a prisoner. These antonyms can be used in real estate, travel, and military contexts.
