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Synonyms & Similar Words
blocked
stuck
wedged
clogged
congested
choked
obstructed
hindered
impeded
stalled
snagged
tangled
knotted
fettered
trapped
locked
gridlocked
frozen
paralyzed
halted
stopped
stalled
fixed
rigid
immobile
stationary
static
stuck fast
stuck together
clamped
clasped
gripped
clenched
clasped
fastened
secured
tightened
screwed
bolted
clamped
clinched
Meaning of Jammed
The primary meaning of the word "Jammed" is to be or become stuck or blocked.
Definitions
- To be or become stuck or blocked, so as to be unable to move or function
- * To fill or block something completely, so that nothing else can enter or move
- * To press or force something tightly into a small space
Etymology of Jammed
The word "Jammed" originated in the mid-17th century, from the verb "jam", which is possibly related to the verb "jam" meaning to press or squeeze, and is also related to the noun "jam" referring to a type of sweet spread
Historically, the word "Jammed" has been used to describe a variety of situations, including being stuck in a physical sense, as well as being overwhelmed or congested
Example Uses
- 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 & Near Antonyms
unfettered
unrestrained
unobstructed
unrestricted
unblocked
unclogged
unchoked
unhindered
unimpeded
unstuck
unencumbered
free
clear
open
unoccupied
vacant
available
accessible
movable
mobile
loose
detached
unfastened
unsecured
unclamped
unclasped
ungripped
unclenched