Definitions and Examples of plugged, connected
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Fitted with a plug or connected to an electrical outlet.
Example
The lamp was plugged into the socket, but it didn't turn on.
Joined or linked to something else.
Example
The computer was connected to the printer via a USB cable.
Key Differences: plugged vs connected
- 1Plugged refers specifically to being connected to an electrical outlet.
- 2Connected is a more general term that can refer to any type of linking or joining.
Effective Usage of plugged, connected
- 1Electronics: Use plugged to describe devices that require an electrical connection.
- 2Networking: Use connected to describe devices that are linked or joined together.
- 3Everyday Language: Incorporate these antonyms in everyday language to describe the state of being attached or linked to something.
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Remember this!
The antonyms plugged and connected convey a state of being attached or linked to something. Plugged refers specifically to being connected to an electrical outlet, while connected is a more general term that can refer to any type of linking or joining. These words can be used in electronics, networking, and everyday language to describe the state of being attached or linked to something.
