captured

[ˈkæptʃərd]

captured Definition

• 1. caught and kept as a prisoner or a trophy
• 2. recorded or documented
• 3. having the attention or interest of someone

Using captured: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "captured" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The captured soldiers were treated humanely.

• Example

  The moment was captured on camera.

• Example

  The beauty of the landscape captured my attention.

• Example

  The thief was captured by the police.

captured Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for captured

• seized
• apprehended
• recorded
• documented
• engrossed
• fascinated
• caught
• charmed

Antonyms for captured

• released
• unrecorded
• unnoticed
• bored
• freed

Phrases with captured

• capture the moment

  to take a photograph or make a recording of a special moment

  Example

  We hired a photographer to capture the moment when we exchanged our vows.

• capture the essence

  to convey the most important qualities or features of something

  Example

  The painting captures the essence of the city's vibrant culture.

• capture the flag

  a game where two teams try to capture each other's flag while defending their own

  Example

  We used to play capture the flag in the park when we were kids.

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Summary: captured in Brief

The adjective 'captured' [ˈkæptʃərd] can mean caught and kept as a prisoner or a trophy, recorded or documented, or having the attention or interest of someone. It is often used to describe prisoners, recordings, and people's attention, as in 'The thief was captured by the police,' 'The moment was captured on camera,' and 'The beauty of the landscape captured my attention.' 'Capture' also appears in phrases like 'capture the moment,' which means to take a photograph or make a recording of a special moment.