Frog

Pronunciation: /frɒɡ/

Definitions of frog

noun A small tailless amphibian with a short squat body, moist smooth skin, and very long hind legs for leaping.

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a frog in the pond.

A2 The frog jumped into the water with a splash.

B1 Frogs are amphibians that lay eggs in water.

B2 The biologist studied the behavior of frogs in their natural habitat.

C1 The frog population in the area has been declining due to pollution.

C2 The rare golden frog is a symbol of good luck in some cultures.

Examples of frog in a Sentence

formal The scientist conducted a study on the breeding habits of the frog species.

informal I saw a cute little frog hopping around in the garden.

slang That party was lit, we were all jumping around like frogs.

figurative She felt like a frog in a pond, out of place among the crowd.

Grammatical Forms of frog

• past tense: frogged
• plural: frogs
• comparative: more froggy
• superlative: most froggy
• present tense: frog
• future tense: will frog
• perfect tense: have frogged
• continuous tense: is frogging
• singular: frog
• positive degree: frog
• infinitive: to frog
• gerund: frogging
• participle: frogged

Origin and Evolution of frog

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'frog' originated from the Old English word 'frogga' which likely derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'fruzgō'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to specifically refer to the animal, the word 'frog' has evolved to also be used in various idiomatic expressions and metaphors in modern English.