Pronunciation: /wedʒ ɪn/

Definitions of wedge in

verb to insert or fit tightly between two objects or spaces

Example Sentences

A1 I wedge in my key to unlock the door.

A2 She tried to wedge in some extra clothes into her suitcase.

B1 He managed to wedge in a quick workout before dinner.

B2 The artist was able to wedge in a few more brush strokes before the exhibit.

C1 The politician tried to wedge in a mention of his latest project during the interview.

C2 Despite his busy schedule, he always finds time to wedge in some quality time with his family.

adverb used to describe the manner in which something is inserted or fitted tightly

Example Sentences

A1 She tried to wedge in between the two chairs to find a seat.

A2 I managed to wedge in a quick workout before heading to work.

B1 He tried to wedge in a few minutes of studying during his lunch break.

B2 The company managed to wedge in a new product line before the end of the quarter.

C1 The politician tried to wedge in his views during the debate.

C2 She skillfully wedged in a reference to her previous work experience during the interview.

Examples of wedge in in a Sentence

formal I need to wedge in this piece of wood to secure the structure.

informal Let's wedge in a quick coffee break before we start the meeting.

slang I managed to wedge in some time for a quick workout at the gym.

figurative She always finds a way to wedge in her opinion, no matter the topic.

Grammatical Forms of wedge in

past tense

wedged in

plural

wedge in

comparative

more wedged in

superlative

most wedged in

present tense

wedges in

future tense

will wedge in

perfect tense

has wedged in

continuous tense

is wedging in

singular

wedges in

positive degree

wedge in

infinitive

to wedge in

gerund

wedging in

participle

wedged in

Origin and Evolution of wedge in

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'wedge in' originated from the Old English word 'wecgian', which means to drive in or insert with a wedge.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'wedge in' has evolved to refer to the act of forcefully inserting or fitting something into a tight space or situation.