unclogged
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Freed of obstructions; clear: Describes a passage, pipe, or channel that was previously blocked but is now open and allowing free flow.
Usage
- This adjective is typically used to describe physical objects, especially pathways for liquids or items, that have been cleared of a blockage. It is the state resulting from the action of "unclogging."
- It is often used with nouns like , , , , , or .
Examples
- Adjective:
- After using the plunger, the toilet was finally unclogged.
- Regular maintenance keeps the gutters unclogged and functional.
- The plumber assured us the kitchen sink is now completely unclogged.
Advanced Usage
- Metaphorical Use: Can be applied metaphorically to non-physical systems to mean "made efficient or free of hindrances."
- The new software update unclogged the bureaucratic process. (Here, "unclogged" is the past tense verb form. The adjective form would be: The bureaucratic process is now unclogged.)
Variants and Related Words
- Unclog (verb): To remove an obstruction from something.
- I need to unclog the shower drain.
- Clogged (adjective): Blocked or obstructed. (Antonym)
- A clogged artery can be very dangerous.
Synonyms
- Clear
- Unblocked
- Unobstructed
- Open
Antonyms
- Clogged
- Blocked
- Obstructed
- Choked
Related Phrases
- To become unclogged: Describes the process of clearing.
- With hot water and vinegar, the pipe became unclogged.
- Unclogged state: Emphasizes the condition.
- The unclogged state of the traffic flow was a relief to all commuters.
Adjective
- freed of obstructions
- an unclogged drain