adjective
stranded
adjective
1
Left in a place with no way to leave or continue; abandoned somewhere without help.
"The hikers were stranded on the mountain after the trail washed out."
"Our flight was cancelled, leaving us stranded at the airport overnight."
2
Run aground on a shore or reef, describing a boat or ship.
"The whale was found stranded on the beach."
How to Use Stranded
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStuck somewhere with no way to move on or get help.
Common pairings
stranded passengers
left stranded
stranded at sea
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The hikers were _____ on the mountain after the trail washed out.