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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.

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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

  1. The small stone was lodged firmly in the tire, causing a slow leak.
  2. Her thoughts about the upcoming exam were lodged in her mind, making it hard to concentrate on other tasks.
  3. The arrow lodged itself deep in the tree trunk, showing the force of the shot.
  4. The child's toy was lodged underneath the couch, and we had to pull it out carefully.
  5. Memories of her childhood were lodged within her, surfacing whenever she heard a certain song.

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