Pronunciation: /strændəd/

Definitions of stranded

verb verb shows an action or a state of being, in this case 'stranded' is the past participle form of the verb 'strand', which means to leave someone in a difficult situation with no way to leave

Example Sentences

A1 The hikers were stranded on the mountain after a storm hit.

A2 I got stranded at the airport when my flight was cancelled.

B1 The ship was stranded on a remote island after running aground.

B2 The explorers were stranded in the desert with no water or supplies.

C1 The astronaut was stranded in space when his communication system failed.

C2 The research team was stranded in Antarctica for weeks due to a severe blizzard.

adjective adjective describes a noun or pronoun, in this case 'stranded' describes a person or thing that is stuck or left in a difficult situation with no way to leave

Example Sentences

A1 The tourists were stranded on the island with no way to get back.

A2 She felt stranded in a foreign country where she didn't speak the language.

B1 The hikers were stranded in the mountains when a snowstorm hit.

B2 The ship was stranded in the middle of the ocean due to engine failure.

C1 The astronaut was stranded on Mars after his spacecraft malfunctioned.

C2 The expedition team found themselves stranded in the desert with limited supplies.

Examples of stranded in a Sentence

formal The passengers were stranded at the airport due to a snowstorm.

informal We got stranded on the side of the road when our car broke down.

slang I can't believe we got stranded at the party without a ride home.

figurative After the company went bankrupt, the employees felt stranded without a job.

Grammatical Forms of stranded

past tense

stranded

plural

stranded

comparative

more stranded

superlative

most stranded

present tense

strand

future tense

will strand

perfect tense

have stranded

continuous tense

is stranding

singular

stranded

positive degree

stranded

infinitive

to strand

gerund

stranding

participle

stranded

Origin and Evolution of stranded

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'stranded' originated from the Old English word 'strandian' which means to be driven ashore or to be left on a shore.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'stranded' has evolved to not only refer to being left on a shore but also to being left in a difficult or helpless situation with no means of escape.