Another Word For Lodged
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Meaning
The word "lodged" generally refers to something that has been fixed or put in a specific location, often in a way that makes it difficult to remove. It can describe physical items that are stuck or secured in a certain place, as well as metaphorical uses, such as ideas or memories that are firmly in someone's mind.
Synonyms
- Embedded
- Settled
- Positioned
- Secured
- Entrenched
Antonyms
- Dislodged
- Removed
- Displaced
- Unsecured
- Ejected
Etymology
The word "lodged" comes from the Middle English "lodgen," which means to put or place, derived from the Old French "loger," meaning to stay or to set up a residence. The term has origins in the Latin word “locare,” which means to place.
Examples
- The small stone was lodged firmly in the tire, causing a slow leak.
- Her thoughts about the upcoming exam were lodged in her mind, making it hard to concentrate on other tasks.
- The arrow lodged itself deep in the tree trunk, showing the force of the shot.
- The child's toy was lodged underneath the couch, and we had to pull it out carefully.
- Memories of her childhood were lodged within her, surfacing whenever she heard a certain song.