noun

slog

Slog (noun) means a long, tiring effort or period of hard, tedious work. Example: “The final report was a real slog to finish.”

noun

A long, tiring effort or period of hard, tedious work.

"The final report was a real slog to finish."

"It was a three-hour slog through the mud to reach camp."

verb

To work or move slowly and persistently through something difficult or tedious.

"She slogged through hundreds of pages of paperwork."

How to use slog

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA tough, tiring, drawn-out effort — or the act of grinding through one.

Common pairings

a long slog slog through slog away at something

Word forms

slogged past tense, slogs plural, slogs singular

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Etymology

Probably a variation of "slug," in the sense of hitting hard, or possibly related to "slough" (a muddy bog one must trudge through).

Synonyms

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Rhymes for slog

log blog clog flog vlog

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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.

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