Antonyms for plugged in


Grammar : Adj
Spell : pluhgd-in
Phonetic Transcription : ˈplʌgdˈɪn


Definition of plugged in

Origin :
  • 1620s, originally a seamen's term, probably from Dutch plug, Middle Dutch plugge "bung, stopper," related to Norwegian plugg, Danish pløg, North Frisian plaak, Middle Low German pluck, German Pflock; ultimate origin uncertain. Irish and Gaelic words are from English. Sense of "wad or stick of tobacco" is attested from 1728, based on resemblance. Electrical sense is from 1883, based on being inserted; meaning "sparking device in an internal combustion engine" is from 1886. Meaning "advertisement" first recorded 1902, American English, perhaps from verb sense "work energetically at" (c.1865).
  • As in knowledgeable : adj aware, educated
  • As in mindful : adj attentive, aware
  • As in on-line : adj connected to the internet
  • As in aware : adj knowledgeable
  • As in united : adj combined; in agreement
  • As in with it : adj cognizant; stylish
  • As in versant : adj familiar
  • As in cognizant : adj aware
  • As in conversant : adj experienced, familiar with
  • As in enlightened : adj informed, educated
  • As in familiar : adj knowledgeable

Synonyms for plugged in

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