Definition

To become fixed firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass.

Example

The harpoon struck but did not embed.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see that video of the harpoon?

Yeah, it was intense! I thought it would embed into the target.

I know, right? It looked like it barely missed.

Exactly, it was surprising how it didn't actually embed.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A person who is placed within a group or organization, often to report on activities or events from the inside.

Example

The embed provided valuable insights into the military operations.

Conversation

Did you hear about the embed who reported from the frontline?

Yeah, I read an article about it. It sounds intense!

I can't imagine what it must be like to be an embed in a combat zone.

Definition

To fix something firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass or to make it a part of something larger.

Example

The artist decided to embed the small stones into the surface of the sculpture.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you seen how they embed videos in blogs now?

Yeah, it's pretty cool! It makes the content so much more engaging.

I think it really helps to illustrate the points better.

Root Explanation

Embed → It is formed from "en-" (meaning to cause to be in) and "bed" (from Old English "bedd", meaning a resting place or a hollow). The word "embed" means to cause something to be firmly placed within a surrounding mass, like placing something in a bed.

Memory Tip

Think of 'placing something firmly in a resting place' — 'en-' means to cause to be in, and 'bed' refers to a place where something can rest.

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