Dislodgeto move something out of a stuck, fixed, or settled place means to move something out of the place where it is stuck, fixedattached firmly so it cannot move easily, or settled. It can also mean to force someone out of a position or place they were occupyingbeing in and using a particular place or position.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /dɪsˈlɑdʒ/
Easy pronunciation: dis-LAJ (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the second syllable.
Verb meaning to remove or force out from a position.
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Dislodge Meaning
to make something come loose or move out of where it is stuck
Part of speech: verb
Definition: remove or force out from a position
Example: The dentist dislodged the piece of food stuck under my gums.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- free — Can fit when something is being loosened or released, but it is broader and less exact than dislodge.
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Other Meanings of Dislodge
Meaning 2
to move from one place or direction to another
Part of speech: verb
Definition: change place or direction
Example: none supplied
Synonyms for this meaning:
- reposition — Works when something is moved to a different position, but it usually suggests an intentional adjustment rather than forcing something loose.
- shift — Can overlap when something moves slightly out of place, though it is more general than dislodge.
Meaning 3
to force someone out of a place they were living or using
Part of speech: verb
Definition: remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied
Example: The new employee dislodged her by moving into her office space.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- bump — Can mean to move someone out of a place or position, but it is informal and not always an exact substitute.
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Dislodge Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- free
change place or direction
- reposition
- shift
remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied
- bump
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Common Mistakes
- Using dislodge to mean simply move something around. It usually means something was stuck, fixed, or already in place and then got forced loose.
- Mixing up dislodge with lodge. Lodge means to settle in or place something; dislodge is the opposite.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does dislodge mean in simple English?
It means to force something out of the place where it is stuck or settled.
What is a good synonym for dislodge?
Free can work in some contexts, but the closest everyday meaning is often something like force out or loosen, depending on the sentence.
Is dislodge the same as move?
Not exactly. Dislodge usually means something was stuck or in place and then got forced loose or out.
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