Pronunciation: /dʒɑɡ/

Definitions of jog

noun a form of running at a steady, gentle pace

Example Sentences

A1 I like to go for a jog in the park.

A2 She went for a jog around the neighborhood.

B1 Running and jogging are great ways to stay fit.

B2 After work, he always goes for a jog along the river.

C1 The marathon runner went for a light jog the day before the race.

C2 She prefers to jog in the early morning when the streets are quiet.

verb to run at a steady, gentle pace

Example Sentences

A1 I jog in the park every morning.

A2 She jogs slowly to build up her stamina.

B1 They jogged together for 30 minutes before work.

B2 He has been jogging regularly for years to stay fit.

C1 Jogging is a great way to improve cardiovascular health.

C2 The marathon runner jogged effortlessly across the finish line.

Examples of jog in a Sentence

formal She decided to go for a jog in the park to maintain her fitness.

informal I usually jog around the neighborhood in the mornings.

slang Let's go for a quick jog to burn off some calories.

figurative His mind liked to jog back to memories of his childhood.

Grammatical Forms of jog

past tense

jogged

plural

jogs

comparative

more active

superlative

most active

present tense

jogs

future tense

will jog

perfect tense

have jogged

continuous tense

is jogging

singular

jog

positive degree

active

infinitive

to jog

gerund

jogging

participle

jogging

Origin and Evolution of jog

First Known Use: 1500 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'jog' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'joggen', which meant to shake or jolt.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'jog' evolved to refer to a slow, steady pace of running or walking, often used for exercise or leisure.