Plugged

Pronunciation: /plʌɡd/

Definitions of plugged

verb to insert or connect something into an outlet or socket

Example Sentences

A1 I plugged in my phone to charge.

A2 She plugged the leak in the pipe with a piece of cloth.

B1 The computer technician plugged in the new hard drive.

B2 He quickly plugged the hole in the boat to prevent it from sinking.

C1 The scientist plugged the data into the computer for analysis.

C2 After hours of work, she finally plugged all the gaps in her research paper.

Examples of plugged in a Sentence

formal The technician plugged in the power cord to start the machine.

informal I plugged my phone into the charger before going to bed.

slang I plugged in my headphones and tuned out the world.

figurative She plugged away at her work, determined to finish on time.

Grammatical Forms of plugged

• past tense: plugged
• plural: plugs
• comparative: more plugged
• superlative: most plugged
• present tense: plug
• future tense: will plug
• perfect tense: have plugged
• continuous tense: is plugging
• singular: plug
• positive degree: plugged
• infinitive: to plug
• gerund: plugging
• participle: plugged

Origin and Evolution of plugged

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'plugged' originated from the Old English word 'pluggian' meaning to block or fill a hole.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'plugged' has evolved to refer to the act of inserting or connecting something into an outlet or socket, usually in reference to electronic devices.