embayed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɛmˈbeɪd/
KK: /ɛmˈbeɪd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that is surrounded or enclosed by land, similar to how a bay is formed.
Example
The boat was safely embayed in the calm waters of the cove.
Conversation
Have you seen that new beach area that’s all embayed?
Yeah, it looks really nice and sheltered from the wind.
I love how calm the water is there, perfect for swimming.
Absolutely! It’s like a little hidden gem.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
enclosed
harbored
sheltered
Antonyms
exposed
open
unprotected
verb
Definition
To be surrounded or enclosed by water, often in a bay or similar geographical feature.
Example
The small boat was embayed by the rocky cliffs, sheltered from the strong winds.
Tense Forms
Past: embayed
Past Participle: embayed
Conversation
Did you see how the boat was embayed by the cliffs yesterday?
Yeah, it looked so cool surrounded by all that rock.
I couldn't believe how calm the water was once it was embayed.
Root Explanation
Embayed → It is formed from "em-" (a variant of "en-", meaning to cause to be in) and "bay" (from Old French *baie*, meaning an inlet or a recess). The word "embayed" means to be enclosed or situated in a bay, as if surrounded by water on three sides.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'caused to be in' ('em-') a 'bay' — this helps you remember that 'embayed' means to be surrounded by water like in a bay.
Visually Confused Words
unembayed
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