Pronunciation: [wˈɛd͡ʒd] (IPA) 
The word "wedged" is spelled with a silent "d" at the end. It is pronounced as /wejdʒd/ in IPA phonetic transcription. This word is a past participle of the verb "wedge", which means to force something into a narrow space. The "e" in "wedged" is pronounced as a short vowel /ɛ/, while the "g" is pronounced as a soft "j" sound /dʒ/. Remember to avoid misspelling this word as "wedgeged" or "wedgged", as these are common mistakes.
Wedged is a verb and the past tense of the verb "wedge." It refers to the action of inserting or forcing something into a narrow space, often with the intention of restricting movement or holding it firmly in place. When an object is wedged, it means that it has been firmly lodged and immobilized by being tightly pushed into a small gap or crevice.
The term "wedged" conveys the idea of an object being tightly secured or trapped in a particular position, as if it has been deftly wedged or jammed into place. Typically, the act of wedging involves pushing or sliding an object firmly into a tight space, ensuring that it cannot easily be moved or dislodged.
This term can also be used metaphorically to describe a person being trapped or caught in a difficult situation or predicament from which it is hard to escape. In such cases, the individual feels as if they are figuratively wedged, unable to move forward or break free from the situation that has them entangled.
Overall, "wedged" emphasizes the notion of something being firmly and tightly positioned or stuck, whether it is a physical object jammed into a small space or a person caught in a difficult circumstance, ultimately conveying the idea of immobility or constraint.
Fastened with wedges; closely compressed.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "wedged" is derived from the Middle English word "wegge", which comes from the Old English word "weġ" or "weġg". These Old English terms ultimately trace back to the Proto-Germanic word "*wagjaz". The word has cognates in other Germanic languages, such as Old Norse "veggr" and Old High German "weggi". The original meaning of "wegge" was "a piece of wood split off", and over time, it evolved to refer to a narrow, triangular shape. The verb form "wedged" emerged in the 15th century, indicating the act of fitting or inserting something firmly into a narrow space.
