Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stranded
adjective
/ˈstrændɪd/
Definition
to be left in a difficult situation with no way to escape or leave.
Examples
- After the storm, many travelers were stranded at the airport.
- He was stranded on a deserted island for days before being rescued.
- The breakdown of her car left her stranded on the highway.
Meaning
Stranded refers to being left in a place without the means to move or escape, often due to unforeseen circumstances.
Synonyms
- abandoned
- marooned
- isolated
- left behind
- stuck
