Word
embed
Meanings
To fix something firmly and deeply into a solid surface or material.
To insert media or content into a digital document or webpage so it appears as part of it.
To establish an idea, habit, or practice so strongly that it becomes an integral part of a system or culture.
Definition
To embed something is to fix it firmly inside a larger thing or context.
To embed means to place something deeply and securely into something else so it becomes part of it. It can describe a physical object set into a surface, or information such as a video or file inserted into a document or webpage. It can also refer to ideas or habits that become firmly established within a system or culture.
Examples
- The carpenter used a mallet to embed the metal fitting into the frame so it wouldn’t shift over time.
- I can embed the video in the article, but I need the correct link first.
- She decided to embed the chart in her presentation instead of attaching it as a separate file.
- They tried to embed a culture of candid feedback by making it part of every weekly meeting.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse "embed" with "imbed" or use it like "attach" when the meaning is actually to place something inside as an integrated part.
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