slog
11 synonyms for slog, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A long, tiring effort or period of hard, tedious work.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A long, tiring effort or period of hard, tedious work.
“The final report was a real slog to finish.”
How to use slog
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a long slog
slog through
slog away at something
Etymology
Probably a variation of "slug," in the sense of hitting hard, or possibly related to "slough" (a muddy bog one must trudge through).
Full origin of slog →Frequently asked questions
What does “slog” mean?
The word “slog” means a long, tiring effort or period of hard, tedious work. In plain terms, a tough, tiring, drawn-out effort — or the act of grinding through one.
How do you pronounce “slog”?
“Slog” is pronounced slog (/slɑɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “slog” in a sentence?
Here is “slog” used in a sentence: “The final report was a real slog to finish.”
What part of speech is “slog”?
Depending on how it is used, “slog” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “slog” have?
“Slog” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a long, tiring effort or period of hard, tedious work.
