noun
slog
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
1
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
1
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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- slogs
- Third person singular
- slogs
- Past tense
- slogged
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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
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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.
