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Meaning of jammed
The primary meaning of the word "jammed" is to be or become stuck or blocked.
Etymology of jammed
The word "jammed" originates from the 15th-century word "jam", which is derived from the Old French word "jambe", meaning "leg", and the Middle English word "jamen", meaning "to bar or block"
Historically, the word "jammed" was used to describe a blockage or obstruction, and its usage has evolved to include a range of meanings related to being stuck or blocked
Synonyms
Definitions
- To be or become stuck or blocked, so as to be unable to move or function
- To press or force something into a tight or crowded space
- To interfere with the operation of a machine or system, typically by causing it to become stuck or blocked
Usage Examples
- The door was jammed and wouldn't open
- The traffic was jammed due to the accident
- The machine was jammed and needed to be repaired
Antonyms
unblocked
cleared
freed
released
unstuck
unjammed
open
clear
unobstructed
unimpeded
unrestricted
unencumbered
loose
untangled
unknotted
uncomplicated
straightforward
smooth
untroubled
unhindered