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bog

[bɒɡ]

bog Definition

  • 1an area of wet muddy ground that is too soft to support a heavy body and often has a covering of long grasses, shrubs, and peat deposits
  • 2a toilet

Using bog: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bog" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The hiker got stuck in the bog and had to be rescued.

  • Example

    The bog was covered in thick fog.

  • Example

    I need to use the bog before we leave.

  • Example

    The bog was home to many rare species of plants and animals.

bog Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bog

Phrases with bog

  • to become stuck in mud or other soft ground

    Example

    The car bogged down in the mud and we had to push it out.

  • ordinary, basic, or unremarkable

    Example

    The hotel room was bog standard, with no frills or extras.

  • go away or leave

    Example

    I wish my annoying neighbor would just bog off and leave me alone.

Origins of bog

from Middle Irish 'bocc', meaning 'he-goat'

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Summary: bog in Brief

The term 'bog' [bɒɡ] refers to an area of wet, muddy ground that is too soft to support a heavy body. It can also mean a toilet. The phrase 'bog down' means to become stuck in mud or other soft ground, while 'bog standard' means ordinary or unremarkable.

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