cage Synonyms
Another word for cage
• noun (Context 1)
A structure of bars or wires in which birds or other animals are confined.
"The zookeeper carefully opened the lion's enclosure to place its food inside."
• verb (Context 2)
To confine or enclose in a cage.
"The researchers had to temporarily confine the injured eagle while its wing healed."
• noun (Context 3)
A confining or restrictive situation that severely limits freedom.
"After years in the heavily monitored corporate structure, she felt trapped in a gilded prison."
• noun (Context 4)
An enclosed physical area or net structure used in various sports, such as a batting practice enclosure or a hockey goal.
"The professional baseball player spent two hours in the batting net perfecting his swing."
Opposites of cage
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of cage varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: