Definitions and Examples of stuck, fixed, immovable
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Unable to move or escape from a particular position or place.
Example
The car got stuck in the mud and we had to call for help.
Fastened securely in place; not able to be moved or changed.
Example
The bookshelf was fixed to the wall with screws so it wouldn't fall over.
Not able to be moved or changed; firmly fixed in place.
Example
The boulder was so heavy and immovable that we couldn't lift it.
Key Differences: stuck vs fixed vs immovable
- 1Stuck implies being unable to move or escape from a particular position or place.
- 2Fixed refers to something that is fastened securely in place and cannot be moved or changed.
- 3Immovable describes something that is firmly fixed in place and cannot be moved or changed.
Effective Usage of stuck, fixed, immovable
- 1Describing Objects: Use these antonyms to describe objects that cannot be moved or changed.
- 2Expressing Frustration: Use stuck to express frustration when you are unable to move or escape from a particular position or place.
- 3Talking about Solutions: Use fixed or immovable to talk about solutions that cannot be changed or moved.
Remember this!
The antonyms of unstuck describe objects or situations that are not moving or cannot be moved. Stuck implies being unable to move or escape, fixed refers to something that is fastened securely in place, and immovable describes something that is firmly fixed in place. Use these words to describe objects, express frustration, or talk about solutions.
