What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
plugged
Example
I plugged in my phone to charge it. [plugged: verb]
Example
The sink was plugged with hair and soap scum. [plugged: adjective]
Example
My ears are plugged from the cold I caught. [plugged: adjective]
blocked
Example
The road was blocked due to construction. [blocked: verb]
Example
I can't access this website because it's blocked in my country. [blocked: adjective]
Example
He was choking on a piece of food that blocked his airway. [blocked: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Blocked is more commonly used than plugged in everyday language. Blocked is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while plugged is less common and often used in specific technical or electrical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between plugged and blocked?
Both plugged and blocked are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
