bog (Meaning)
bog (n)
wet spongy ground of decomposing vegetation; has poorer drainage than a swamp; soil is unfit for cultivation but can be cut and dried and used for fuel
bog (v)
cause to slow down or get stuck
get stuck while doing something
bog (n.)
A quagmire filled with decayed moss and other vegetable matter; wet spongy ground where a heavy body is apt to sink; a marsh; a morass.
A little elevated spot or clump of earth, roots, and grass, in a marsh or swamp.
bog (v. t.)
To sink, as into a bog; to submerge in a bog; to cause to sink and stick, as in mud and mire.
Synonyms & Antonyms of bog
bog Sentence Examples
- The hiker found herself stuck in a muddy bog, unable to move forward without sinking deeper.
- The bog was home to a variety of unique plant species adapted to its wet, acidic environment.
- Local legends warned of the treacherous bogs that lurked in the misty moors, swallowing unsuspecting travelers whole.
- Despite its eerie reputation, the bog was a sanctuary for wildlife, providing habitat for frogs, birds, and insects.
- Archaeologists uncovered ancient artifacts preserved in the peat of the bog, offering insights into early human settlements.
- The thick fog hung low over the bog, obscuring visibility and adding to its mysterious allure.
- Farmers avoided grazing their livestock near the bog, fearing they might become trapped in the marshy terrain.
- Conservationists worked tirelessly to protect the fragile ecosystem of the bog from human encroachment and pollution.
- The artist found inspiration in the haunting beauty of the bog, capturing its ethereal landscapes on canvas.
- As the sun set behind the distant hills, the bog was cloaked in shadows, its secrets hidden beneath the murky waters.
FAQs About the word bog
wet spongy ground of decomposing vegetation; has poorer drainage than a swamp; soil is unfit for cultivation but can be cut and dried and used for fuel, cause t
marsh, swamp, wetland, wash, moor, mire, swampland, fen, muskeg, mud
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The hiker found herself stuck in a muddy bog, unable to move forward without sinking deeper.
The bog was home to a variety of unique plant species adapted to its wet, acidic environment.
Local legends warned of the treacherous bogs that lurked in the misty moors, swallowing unsuspecting travelers whole.
Despite its eerie reputation, the bog was a sanctuary for wildlife, providing habitat for frogs, birds, and insects.
