dislodge
verb
Simple meaning
Remove or force out from a position.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
dɪsˈlɑdʒ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
Remove or force out from a position
“The dentist dislodged the piece of food that had been stuck under my gums.”
transitivefigurative
To force out of a secure or settled position.
intransitive
To move or go from a dwelling or former position.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Remove or force out from a position
Used this way, dislodge is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“The dentist dislodged the piece of food that had been stuck under my gums.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “The dentist dislodged the piece of food that had been stuck under my gums.”verb
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