What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
imbedded
Example
The thorn was imbedded deep in the skin. [imbedded: past participle]
Example
The values of equality and justice are imbedded in our society. [imbedded: adjective]
embedded
Example
The diamond was embedded in the ring. [embedded: past participle]
Example
The journalist was embedded with the troops during the war. [embedded: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Embedded is more common than imbedded in modern English, and is the preferred spelling in most contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between imbedded and embedded?
Both imbedded and embedded are considered formal words, and are often used in technical or academic writing to describe something that is deeply fixed or integrated.
