Deprived
/dɪˈpraɪvd/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo take away or withhold something from someone or something.
/dɪˈpraɪv/
To deny someone the possession or use of something.
The lack of resources deprived the children of a proper education.
💡 Simply: Think of it like this: if you're deprived of something, it means you're missing out. Like, if the power goes out and you're deprived of TV and video games, you're probably not very happy!
👶 For kids: When you're deprived, it means someone takes something away from you or you don't have it.
More Examples
The storm deprived the town of electricity for several days.
He was deprived of his sleep due to the loud music.
How It's Used
"The war deprived many families of their homes."
"The judge deprived the defendant of his freedom."
Suffering a severe lack of the basic necessities of life.
/dɪˈpraɪvd/
Lacking the necessities of life.
The deprived children didn't have access to clean water.
💡 Simply: Imagine someone who doesn't have what they need to live comfortably. Like, they don't have enough food, or they don't have a safe place to live. That person is deprived.
👶 For kids: If you're deprived, it means you don't have enough of what you need to be happy, like food or toys.
More Examples
They grew up in a deprived neighborhood.
Many people are deprived of basic human rights.
How It's Used
"They lived in a deprived area with few amenities."
"Children in deprived environments may experience developmental delays."
From Old French *depriver* (to take away, remove), from Latin *deprivare* (to bereave, rob), from *de-* (away, from) + *privare* (to deprive of, to rob), from *privus* (single, private).
The word has been used since the 14th century to denote the removal or loss of something.
Memory tip
Imagine someone 'prying' something away from another person - to deprive them of it.