Definition

Left in a place where one cannot leave, often due to being stuck or unable to move.

Example

After the storm, we were stranded on the island for three days.

Conversation

Did you hear about the hikers who got stranded in the mountains?

Yeah, that sounds terrifying! How did they manage?

I think they had to wait for a rescue team to find them.

I can't imagine being stranded like that; I would be so scared!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To be left in a place without the means to leave, often due to an unexpected situation.

Example

After the storm, many travelers were stranded at the airport for days.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I can't believe we got stranded at the beach yesterday.

I know, right? It was such a long wait for the ride home.

Next time, we should check the schedule better to avoid getting stranded again.

Root Explanation

Stranded → The word originates from the Old English 'strand', meaning a shore or bank, combined with the past participle suffix '-ed'. The term 'stranded' refers to being left on a shore or bank, unable to move or escape.

Memory Tip

Imagine being left on a 'shore' ('strand') and unable to leave — that's what it means to be stranded.

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