dislodge
Dislodge (verb) means to force something out of a position it had been fixed or settled in. Example: “A cough finally dislodged the piece of food stuck in his throat.”
How to use dislodge
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo knock or push something loose from where it was stuck or settled.
Word forms
dislodged past tense, dislodges singular
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A cough finally _____ the piece of food stuck in his throat.
Etymology
From Old French desloger, from dis- + lodge — literally "to remove from lodging."
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What does “dislodge” mean?
The word “dislodge” means to force something out of a position it had been fixed or settled in. In plain terms, to knock or push something loose from where it was stuck or settled.
How do you pronounce “dislodge”?
“Dislodge” is pronounced dihs-LOJ (/dɪsˈlɒdʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “dislodge” in a sentence?
Here is “dislodge” used in a sentence: “A cough finally dislodged the piece of food stuck in his throat.”
What part of speech is “dislodge”?
“Dislodge” is a verb.
Where does the word “dislodge” come from?
The word “dislodge” comes from Old French. From Old French desloger, from dis- + lodge — literally "to remove from lodging.".
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