What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
disembed
Example
The archaeologist carefully disembedded the ancient artifact from the soil. [disembedded: past tense]
Example
The technician had to disembed the faulty component from the machine to repair it. [disembed: verb]
dislodge
Example
The wind dislodged the roof tiles during the storm. [dislodged: past tense]
Example
The dentist had to dislodge the stubborn popcorn kernel stuck between the teeth. [dislodge: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Dislodge is more commonly used than disembed in everyday language. Dislodge is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while disembed is less common and refers to a more specific type of removal.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between disembed and dislodge?
Both disembed and dislodge are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
