Pronunciation: /fɑːɡ/

Definitions of fog

noun a thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface which limits visibility

Example Sentences

A1 I couldn't see the road clearly because of the fog.

A2 The fog made it difficult to navigate through the forest.

B1 The thick fog enveloped the entire town, creating a mysterious atmosphere.

B2 The pilot had to rely on instruments to land the plane safely in the dense fog.

C1 The fog obscured the view of the mountains, adding an element of danger to the hike.

C2 The city was blanketed in fog, creating an eerie and surreal landscape.

verb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The fog fogged up the windows.

A2 She couldn't see anything as the fog fogged her vision.

B1 The politician tried to fog the issue by giving vague answers.

B2 The company's financial report was fogged by misleading information.

C1 The lawyer attempted to fog the jury's understanding of the case.

C2 The government's actions were seen as an attempt to fog the public's perception of the situation.

adjective not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The foggy morning made it difficult to see.

A2 She wore a thick fog jacket to keep warm.

B1 The foggy conditions caused delays at the airport.

B2 The foggy weather obscured the view of the mountains.

C1 The foggy atmosphere added a sense of mystery to the film.

C2 The foggy landscape was eerily beautiful in the moonlight.

adverb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The fog made it difficult to see.

A2 She walked through the foggy forest.

B1 The fog slowly lifted, revealing the landscape.

B2 The dense fog obscured the path ahead.

C1 The thick fog enveloped the entire city, causing chaos.

C2 Navigating through the dense fog required advanced skills and equipment.

pronoun not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The fog made it hard to see.

A2 I couldn't find my way home in the thick fog.

B1 The fog rolled in unexpectedly, causing delays for the travelers.

B2 Despite the fog, the pilot managed to land the plane safely.

C1 The dense fog obscured the view of the city skyline.

C2 The fog created an eerie atmosphere as it enveloped the forest.

preposition not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The fog rolled in, making it hard to see.

A2 She got lost in the fog and couldn't find her way home.

B1 The city was enveloped in a thick fog, causing delays in transportation.

B2 The fog descended upon the landscape, creating an eerie atmosphere.

C1 The dense fog obscured the view of the mountains in the distance.

C2 Navigating through the fog requires special equipment and training.

conjunction not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I couldn't see anything in the fog.

A2 The fog made it difficult to drive.

B1 We decided to postpone the trip due to the heavy fog.

B2 Despite the fog, we were able to reach our destination safely.

C1 The thick fog enveloped the entire city, creating an eerie atmosphere.

C2 The fog obscured our view of the mountains, adding to the mystery of the landscape.

interjection not applicable

Example Sentences

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Example Sentences

A1 I can't see anything in the fog.

A2 The fog made it difficult to drive.

B1 The thick fog obscured the view of the mountains.

B2 The pilot had to navigate through the dense fog.

C1 The fog rolled in, shrouding the city in a mysterious veil.

C2 The eerie fog enveloped the haunted castle, creating an atmosphere of suspense.

Examples of fog in a Sentence

formal The dense fog made driving conditions hazardous on the highway.

informal I can't see anything in this fog, it's so thick!

slang The fog is as thick as pea soup out there!

figurative The fog of confusion clouded his judgment in making a decision.

Grammatical Forms of fog

past tense

fogged

plural

fogs

comparative

foggier

superlative

foggiest

present tense

fogs

future tense

will fog

perfect tense

have fogged

continuous tense

is fogging

singular

fog

positive degree

foggy

infinitive

to fog

gerund

fogging

participle

fogged

Origin and Evolution of fog

First Known Use: 1544 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'fog' originated from the Old English word 'fogga' which meant 'mist' or 'vapor'. It is believed to have roots in Proto-Germanic and Proto-Indo-European languages.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fog' has retained its original meaning of a thick mist or vapor, but it has also come to be used metaphorically to describe a state of confusion or obscurity.