plug
0 antonyms and opposites of plug, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A device with pins that connects an appliance to an electrical socket.
How to use plug
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Borrowed from Dutch "plug", meaning a peg or stopper.
Full origin of plug →Frequently asked questions
What does “plug” mean?
The word “plug” means a device with pins that connects an appliance to an electrical socket. In plain terms, an object (or the electrical connector) that fills a gap or makes a connection, or the act of blocking a hole, connecting power, or promoting something.
How do you pronounce “plug”?
“Plug” is pronounced pluhg (/plʌɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “plug” in a sentence?
Here is “plug” used in a sentence: “The plug wouldn't fit the socket, so we used an adapter.”
What is another word for “plug”?
Words with a similar meaning to “plug” include soldier on, pound, sleep with and 🔌.
What part of speech is “plug”?
Depending on how it is used, “plug” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “plug” come from?
The word “plug” comes from Dutch. Borrowed from Dutch "plug", meaning a peg or stopper.
Is “plug” a common word?
“Plug” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “plug” have?
“Plug” has 6 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a device with pins that connects an appliance to an electrical socket.
What is the difference between a plug and a socket?
A plug is the device with pins that connects an appliance to power, while a socket is the fixture on the wall that the plug fits into. In simple terms, the plug is the male part that goes into the female socket.
What is the difference between a plug and an outlet?
A plug is the pinned device attached to an appliance's cord, whereas an outlet is the wall fitting that receives it, the same thing British English calls a socket. The plug is the movable part and the outlet stays fixed in the wall.
Why does plug mean both an electrical device and a stopper?
Plug has two related meanings: a pinned device that connects an appliance to an electrical socket, and an object used to fill or block a hole. Both senses share the idea of fitting one thing snugly into another to make a connection or a seal.
What is the difference between a plug and a cork?
In the sense of an object used to fill or block a hole, a plug can be made of many materials and used in many settings. A cork is a specific kind of plug, usually made from cork bark and used mainly to seal bottles.