Bog

Pronunciation: /bɑɡ/

Definitions of bog

noun A wetland area that is saturated with water, such as a marsh or swamp

Example Sentences

A1 The bog was filled with water and mud.

A2 We got stuck in the bog while hiking.

B1 The bog is an important habitat for many species of plants and animals.

B2 Scientists are studying the bog to learn more about its unique ecosystem.

C1 The bog's peat deposits are being used for fuel in some countries.

C2 Conservation efforts are underway to protect the fragile bog environment.

Examples of bog in a Sentence

formal The researchers conducted a study on the biodiversity of the bog ecosystem.

informal Let's go for a walk in the bog and see if we can spot any interesting wildlife.

slang I heard there's a creepy old bog out in the woods that people say is haunted.

figurative Her mind felt like a bog, filled with muddy thoughts that she couldn't seem to navigate through.

Grammatical Forms of bog

• past tense: bogged
• plural: bogs
• comparative: boggier
• superlative: boggiest
• present tense: bogs
• future tense: will bog
• perfect tense: have bogged
• continuous tense: is bogging
• singular: bog
• positive degree: bog
• infinitive: to bog
• gerund: bogging
• participle: bogged

Origin and Evolution of bog

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'bog' originated from the Old Norse word 'bog', meaning 'swamp'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bog' has retained its original meaning of a wetland area, but has also been used metaphorically to describe something confusing or difficult to navigate.