Word
Definition
v. to fix something firmly and deeply into a surrounding mass. You can use it for physical objects or for digital things like videos on a website.
v. to fix an object or idea firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass; in digital contexts, to integrate external content into a document or webpage. Transitive — requires a direct object.
Examples
“You can embed the video directly into your blog post.”
“The jeweler had to embed the small diamond securely into the gold ring to prevent it from falling out.”
“The software allows users to embed complex spreadsheets into their presentations, ensuring that any updates to the source data are reflected in the slides automatically.”
Examples
simple
“You can embed the video directly into your blog post.”
contextual
“The jeweler had to embed the small diamond securely into the gold ring to prevent it from falling out.”
complex
“The software allows users to embed complex spreadsheets into their presentations, ensuring that any updates to the source data are reflected in the slides automatically.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “embed” in context.
Verb
01. deeply embed
“The values of the company are deeply embedded in its corporate culture.”
adv + verb
02. embed in
“You can easily embed the video in your blog post using the provided HTML code.”
verb + prep
Usage
The verb is transitive and typically takes the preposition 'in' or 'into'.
Pitfall
The video is embed on the page
The video is embedded on the page
Learners often forget the -ed ending when using 'embed' as a passive participle.
Real-World Examples
“New York just launched the Public Interest Technology Crew , which embeds technology specialists in agencies to solve problems for residents.” “It can also help them buy protection from compromised officials and allow organizations to embed themselves more deeply in local economies.” Etymology
From em- + bed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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QR code
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