Meaning & use
plugged
Blocked or clogged so that nothing can pass through.
See it in a sentence
The sink was completely plugged, so water backed up onto the floor.
A plugged drain caused the shower to flood the entire bathroom.
A note on using this word
Plugged in describes something connected to a power source, a related but distinct sense from a blocked pipe.
Words with a similar meaning
blockedclogged
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Words with an opposite meaning
clearunblocked
Another way to use it
2. adjective
Connected to an electrical power source or outlet.
Make sure the lamp is plugged in before you try the new switch.
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