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If the prefix de- means “down (away from),” what is the exact meaning of the word detain? A. to send before B. to hold away C. to drive away D. to place together

If the prefix de- means “down (away from),” what is the exact meaning of the word detain? A. to send before B. to hold away C. to drive away D. to place together
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If the prefix de- means “down (away from),” what is the exact meaning of the word detain? A. to send before B. to hold away C. to drive away D. to place together

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B. detain means to keep someone from preceding; hold back
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