What does EMBED mean?

Embed

Parts of Speech: Verb

Definition: To fix an object firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass.

Pronunciations: US: /ɪmˈbɛd/, UK: /ɪmˈbɛd/

Origin and Usage: The word "embed" originated from the combination of the prefix "em-" meaning "into" and the word "bed". It was first used in the 18th century to refer to the act of fixing something firmly into a surrounding mass. Today, the word is commonly used in computer technology to refer to the act of inserting or attaching media files, such as images or videos, into a document or webpage.

Synonyms: Implant, insert, fix, lodge, root, settle.

Related Words: Abide, blend, bread, cedar, cloud.

Example Sentences:

• She embedded the diamond in the ring.
• The journalist embedded with the soldiers in Afghanistan.
• The video was embedded in the article.